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DIAMANT B DEB (05140)
COSPAR: 1971-030D | Alt Name: deb Tournesol
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 15, 1971
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
Diamant
Launch Vehicle
Diamant B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05140
International Designator
1971-030D
Decay Date
7/15/1977
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DIAMANT B DEB
Alternative Name
deb Tournesol
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNES
Country
France
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
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Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0419
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
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ADCS
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