ORBCOMM FM36 DEB (56440)

COSPAR: 1999-065R | 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

56440

International Designator

1999-065R

Decay Date

3/28/2024

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Orbcomm Orbcomm constellation United States satellites Debris

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.

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Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

OSCG

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

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Unknown

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