SL-13 DEB (05162)

COSPAR: 1971-032C | Alt Name: deb Salyut
DECAYED

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SL-13 DEB Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 19, 1971

Launch Pad

LC81/24

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

05162

International Designator

1971-032C

Decay Date

4/20/1971

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-13 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Salyut

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

TSKBEM

Country

USSR

Constellation

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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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