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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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NOAA 6 (COSPAR ID: 1979-057A , SATCAT: 11416) orbital debris overpass from south to north. Elevation: ~69°. Altitude (Perigee: 764.63 km, Apogee: 777.76 km).
Type of orbital debris: derelict launch vehicle stages. Observation date 29.10.2025. 6:14 PM CET. Images: enhanced, infrared and original non-enhanced image. Full spectrum Nikon D7000 with exposure of 25 seconds.
NOAA 6 (COSPAR ID: 1979-057A , SATCAT: 11416) orbital debris overpass from south to north. Elevation: ~59.85°. Altitude (Perigee: 764.38 km, Apogee: 777.97 km).
Type of orbital debris: derelict launch vehicle stages. Observation date 04.11.2025. 6:06 PM CET. Images: infrared, enhanced and original non-enhanced image. Full spectrum Nikon D7000 with exposure of 20 seconds.
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