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COSMOS 844 DEB (09242)
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
09242
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
8/5/1976
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 844 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-844
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
TSSKB
Country
USSR
Constellation
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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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Shape
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Technical Details
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Mission
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