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FALCON 9 DEB (53752)
COSPAR: 2022-107BE | Alt Name: Sherpa Rideshare Adapter
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 5, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53752
International Designator
2022-107BE
Decay Date
10/16/2022
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FALCON 9 DEB
Alternative Name
Sherpa Rideshare Adapter
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SFLIN
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
Length
0.8
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.8
Dry Mass
20
Launch Mass
20
Shape
Truss
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Satellite deployment
Mission
Satellite deployment
Manufacturer
SFLIN/SPX
Life Expectancy
2 years (#2)
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
4 x 22 N thrusters
Equipment
CubeSat deployers
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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