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1971-067 DEB (05399)
COSPAR: 1971-067L | Alt Name: AVL-802-2 Canister
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 1971
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
BMRSA2
Launch Vehicle
Atlas F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05399
International Designator
1971-067L
Decay Date
2/19/1999
Basic Satellite Info
Name
1971-067 DEB
Alternative Name
AVL-802-2 Canister
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAMSO
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
1
Diameter
0.6
Span
1
Dry Mass
12
Launch Mass
12
Shape
Hemisphere
Radar Cross Section
0.1055
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
AVL-802
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GOYR
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
AVL-802 Canister
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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