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FTV 1157 DEB (00526)
COSPAR: 1963-002B | Alt Name: deb USAF satellite/Agena D
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 7, 1963
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-1-1
Launch Vehicle
Thor Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00526
International Designator
1963-002B
Decay Date
1/16/1963
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FTV 1157 DEB
Alternative Name
deb USAF satellite/Agena D
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NRO/CIA
Country
United States
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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Launch Mass
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Shape
N/A
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Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
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