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SL-3 DEB (04834)
COSPAR: 1970-113C | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-389
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 18, 1970
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Vostok 8A92M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04834
International Designator
1970-113C
Decay Date
9/19/1972
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-389
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
Constellation
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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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Payload
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