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DRAGON CRS-16 DEB (43830)
COSPAR: 2018-101D | Alt Name: deb CRS-16
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 5, 2018
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43830
International Designator
2018-101D
Decay Date
12/5/2018
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DRAGON CRS-16 DEB
Alternative Name
deb CRS-16
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SPX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.
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0
Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
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Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPX
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
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Unknown
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