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SL-8 DEB (01617)
COSPAR: 1965-073J | Alt Name: S3 launch debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 18, 1965
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC41/15
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 65S3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01617
International Designator
1965-073J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:02:13 GMT
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Inclination
56.13°
Right Ascension
339.63°
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Argument of Perigee
349.37°
Period
116.61 min
Mean Motion
12.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-8 DEB
Alternative Name
S3 launch debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 01617U 65073J 26200.83488169 -.00000878 00000+0 -57644-2 0 9995
2 01617 56.1299 339.6333 0227863 349.3725 180.1707 12.34848496734478
Source: Celestrak
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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Radar Cross Section
0.2194
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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