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PAGEOS 1 DEB (09467)
COSPAR: 1966-056AG | Alt Name: deb Pageos
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 24, 1966
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-1-1
Launch Vehicle
Thor SLV-2A Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09467
International Designator
1966-056AG
Decay Date
4/18/1977
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PAGEOS 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Pageos
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
LARCN
Country
United States
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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Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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