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W-SERIES 4 DEB (69094)
COSPAR: 2025-135BX | Alt Name: N/A
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NORAD ID
69094
International Designator
2025-135BX
Decay Date
5/18/2026
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
W-SERIES 4 DEB
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VARDA
Country
United States
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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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Manufacturer
VARDA
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