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SLS DEB (57685)
COSPAR: 2022-156J | Alt Name: deb Artemis I
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 16, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
SLS Block 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57685
International Designator
2022-156J
Decay Date
12/7/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SLS DEB
Alternative Name
deb Artemis I
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
MSFC
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
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Lunar orbiter
Mission
Lunar orbiter
Manufacturer
ULAD
Life Expectancy
< 2 years
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
BIT-3 thruster
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
4 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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