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AVUM DEB (57661)
COSPAR: 2013-021K | Alt Name: deb VV02 VESPA
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NORAD ID
57661
International Designator
2013-021K
Decay Date
11/5/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
AVUM DEB
Alternative Name
deb VV02 VESPA
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ESA
Country
European Space Agency
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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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QINS
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