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SL-4 DEB (05008)
COSPAR: 1971-016C | Alt Name: T2K lower section
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 26, 1971
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz 11A511L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05008
International Designator
1971-016C
Decay Date
5/12/1971
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-4 DEB
Alternative Name
T2K lower section
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
TSKBEM
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
Length
2
Diameter
5.4
Span
5.4
Dry Mass
1440
Launch Mass
1440
Shape
Truss
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
T2K lower section
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TSKBEM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
T2K part
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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