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SL-4 DEB (03299)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Kosmos-228 launch debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 21, 1968
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Unknown
Launch Vehicle
Unknown
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03299
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
6/23/1968
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-4 DEB
Alternative Name
Kosmos-228 launch debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
TSUKOS
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.
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Launch Mass
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Shape
N/A
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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Life Expectancy
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