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HELIOS 2A DEB (50798)
COSPAR: 2004-049L | Alt Name: deb Helios IIA
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 18, 2004
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5G+
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50798
International Designator
2004-049L
Decay Date
3/7/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
HELIOS 2A DEB
Alternative Name
deb Helios IIA
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AESP
Country
France
Constellation
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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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Technical Details
Payload
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Manufacturer
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Configuration
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