COSMOS 844 DEB (09172)

COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-844

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 22, 1976

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

Unknown

Launch Vehicle

Unknown

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

09172

International Designator

N/A

Decay Date

8/2/1976

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 844 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-844

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

TSSKB

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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Life Expectancy

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