Graveyard Orbit
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SL-7 DEB (03078)
COSPAR: 1967-125E | Alt Name: Kosmos-196 launch debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 19, 1967
Launch Site
KYMSC
Launch Pad
LC86/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 63S1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03078
International Designator
1967-125E
Decay Date
1/7/1968
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-7 DEB
Alternative Name
Kosmos-196 launch debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
YUZH
Country
USSR
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Launch Mass
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Shape
N/A
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Visual Magnitude
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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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Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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