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DIAMANT B DEB (05209)
COSPAR: 1971-030G | Alt Name: deb Tournesol
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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
05209
International Designator
1971-030G
Decay Date
7/13/1972
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DIAMANT B DEB
Alternative Name
deb Tournesol
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNES
Country
France
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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
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