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SL-8 DEB (05301)
COSPAR: 1971-035D | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-407
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 23, 1971
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05301
International Designator
1971-035D
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:57:25 GMT
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Inclination
74.02°
Right Ascension
159.68°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
306.91°
Period
96.69 min
Mean Motion
14.89 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-8 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-407
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
OKB10
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 05301U 71035D 26201.28987789 .00002908 00000+0 31022-3 0 9993
2 05301 74.0233 159.6755 0010001 306.9141 53.1123 14.89330075916869
Source: Celestrak
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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Span
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.016
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Strela-2M debris 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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