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TET-1 DEB (44597)
COSPAR: 2012-039H | Alt Name: deb TET-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 22, 2012
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-FG
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44597
International Designator
2012-039H
Decay Date
5/26/2020
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TET-1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb TET-1
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
DLR2
Country
Germany
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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Launch Mass
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Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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