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ORBCOMM FM36 DEB (56438)
COSPAR: 1999-065P | Alt Name: deb Orbcomm FM36
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 4, 1999
Launch Site
ERAS
Launch Pad
RW22
Launch Vehicle
Pegasus XL/HAPS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56438
International Designator
1999-065P
Decay Date
8/8/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ORBCOMM FM36 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Orbcomm FM36
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ORBC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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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
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Visual Magnitude
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
OSCG
Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Configuration
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