China's Shenlong Deploys Six Objects
Details on China's current Shenlong spaceplane mission and its recent deployment of six objects.
DMSP 5D-2 F8 DEB (60254)
COSPAR: 1987-053M | Alt Name: deb DMSP F-8
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 20, 1987
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Atlas E
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60254
International Designator
1987-053M
Decay Date
10/4/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DMSP 5D-2 F8 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DMSP F-8
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSMC
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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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Bus
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