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FREGAT DEB (44608)
COSPAR: 2017-042CB | Alt Name: deb Soyuz cluster
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 14, 2017
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-2-1A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44608
International Designator
2017-042CB
Decay Date
8/14/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FREGAT DEB
Alternative Name
deb Soyuz cluster
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
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Major Events
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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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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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