OPS 7616 DEB (05606)

COSPAR: 1971-092B | Alt Name: Fairing

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 23, 1971

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4W

Launch Vehicle

Titan 24B

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

05606

International Designator

1971-092B

Decay Date

11/17/1971

Basic Satellite Info

Name

OPS 7616 DEB

Alternative Name

Fairing

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

NRO/SAFSP

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

0.5

Diameter

1.5

Span

1.5

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Frust

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

GAMBIT SRV-2 Fairing

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

LMSC

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Fairing

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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