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ISS DEB (SPX-26 IPA FSE) (55448)
COSPAR: 1998-067VB | Alt Name: IPA FSE 3A/4A
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55448
International Designator
1998-067VB
Decay Date
12/24/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ISS DEB (SPX-26 IPA FSE)
Alternative Name
IPA FSE 3A/4A
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
JSC
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
3.5
Diameter
3
Span
3.5
Dry Mass
516
Launch Mass
516
Shape
Box+disk
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
IROSA FSE
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BOHSV/DSSG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ROSA
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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