OPS 5721 DEB (09484)

COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: deb DMSP Block 5D F-1

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 11, 1976

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

Unknown

Launch Vehicle

Unknown

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

09484

International Designator

N/A

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

OPS 5721 DEB

Alternative Name

deb DMSP Block 5D F-1

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

SAMSO

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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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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Purpose

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Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Unknown

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