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ISS DEB [ICS-EF] (45265)
COSPAR: 1998-067RJ | Alt Name: ICS-EF (IOCS)
DECAYED
Image
![ISS DEB [ICS-EF] Satellite Image](/images/sat/deb2.jpg)
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45265
International Designator
1998-067RJ
Decay Date
3/18/2023
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ISS DEB [ICS-EF]
Alternative Name
ICS-EF (IOCS)
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
JAXA
Country
Japan
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.9
Diameter
0.8
Span
1.9
Dry Mass
310
Launch Mass
310
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ISS ICS-EF
Purpose
Communications
Mission
Communications
Manufacturer
NECT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
JEM EFP
Configuration
Attached ISS payload
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Via ISS
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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