Space Brief 18 Feb 2025
Today's briefs cover SpaceX landing a Falcon 9 in The Bahamas, first disabled astronaut prepped for a mission, and key company updates from Blue Origin and K2 Space.
OPS 3722 DEB (00760)
COSPAR: 1964-011B | Alt Name: deb USAF satellite/Agena D
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 28, 1964
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-3-5
Launch Vehicle
Thor SLV-2A Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00760
International Designator
1964-011B
Decay Date
8/17/1965
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 3722 DEB
Alternative Name
deb USAF satellite/Agena D
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAFSP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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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Span
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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