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ATLAS AGENA D DEB (00619)
COSPAR: 1963-028B | Alt Name: AFP-206 sensor cover
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 12, 1963
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
LC2-3
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00619
International Designator
1963-028B
Decay Date
7/13/1963
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS AGENA D DEB
Alternative Name
AFP-206 sensor cover
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAFSP
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
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