COSMOS 554 DEB (06467)

COSPAR: 1973-021AA | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-554

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 19, 1973

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC43/4

Launch Vehicle

Voskhod 11A57

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

06467

International Designator

1973-021AA

Decay Date

5/30/1973

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 554 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-554

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GUKOSR

Country

USSR

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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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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

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