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SL-7 DEB (00917)
COSPAR: 1964-069C | Alt Name: Kosmos-49 boom cover
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 24, 1964
Launch Site
KYMSC
Launch Pad
Mayak-2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 63S1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00917
International Designator
1964-069C
Decay Date
11/17/1964
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-7 DEB
Alternative Name
Kosmos-49 boom cover
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
OKB586
Country
USSR
Constellation
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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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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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Mission
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