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Ground-based optical observations of the orbital debris environment
Space debris encompasses both natural meteoroid and artificial (human-made) orbital debris. Meteoroids are in orbit about the sun, while most artificial debris is in orbit about the Earth (hence the term “orbital” debris). Orbital debris is the term for any object in Earth orbit that no longer serves a useful function. These objects include non-operational spacecraft, derelict launch vehicle stages, mission-related debris, and fragmentation debris. NASA - Orbital Debris Management and Risk Mitigation
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Cosmos 1743 (SATCAT: 16719) non-operational spacecraft orbital debris overpass. Observation date 12.03.2023. Satellite overpass direction from south to north.
Cosmos 2084 (SATCAT: 20663) non-operational spacecraft orbital debris overpass. Observation date 12.03.2023. Satellite overpass direction from southwest to northeast.
Unknown object in the middle of the image with possibly one of the Starlink satellites in lower right corner. Observation date 12.03.2023.
SL-16 R/B Rocket Body (SATCAT: 25407). Observation date 12.03.2023. Small camera vibrations can be seen on satellite track and stars.
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