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DELTA 1 DEB (05881)
COSPAR: 1972-014C | Alt Name: deb TD-1A
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 12, 1972
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2E
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta N
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05881
International Designator
1972-014C
Decay Date
5/22/1972
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb TD-1A
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ESRO
Country
European Space Research Organization
Constellation
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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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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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