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SL-4 DEB (07238)
COSPAR: 1974-018E | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-638
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 3, 1974
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07238
International Designator
1974-018E
Decay Date
4/6/1974
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-4 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-638
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
MOM
Country
USSR
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
0
Shape
N/A
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Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
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