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OPS 5721 DEB (09518)
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
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09518
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
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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Launch Mass
0
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N/A
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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Unknown
Mission
Unknown
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Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Unknown
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