SL-4 DEB (05948)

COSPAR: 1972-030C | Alt Name: Sensor cover

DECAYED

Image

Additional Sources

Launch Details

Launch Date

April 14, 1972

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC43/3

Launch Vehicle

Voskhod 11A57

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

05948

International Designator

1972-030C

Decay Date

4/22/1972

Explore in the Catalog

Zenit deb bus USSR satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-4 DEB

Alternative Name

Sensor cover

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GUKOSR

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

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Zenit-4M sensor cover

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

TSKBE3

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Zenit deb

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

Satellite Articles

View All Posts »

Learn more about satellites and other related topics.

Hayabusa2 Executes Risky July 5 Asteroid Flyby, Space Brief 20 Jul 2026

Japan's Hayabusa2 executed a close-range asteroid flyby on July 5 after mission planners initially rejected the approach as too dangerous. Extended mission pushes hardware past design limits.

X Report 10 Nov 2025

SpaceX successfully launched 29 Starlink satellites, bolstering its broadband network and expanding global internet coverage.

Space Force Cancels OCX GPS Ground System, Space Brief 21 Apr 2026

Space Force cancels the OCX GPS ground system after RTX failures and stands up a cislunar task force. SpaceX launches the 10th and final GPS III.

2 Starshield Sats Fly on Rare Public Mission | KeepTrack X Report

SpaceX publicly confirmed 2 Starshield government satellites launched from Vandenberg on June 6, a rare disclosure for the classified Starlink variant.

X Report 1 Oct 2025

SpaceX gears up for significant upcoming launches while Starlink makes an impactful difference in disaster recovery efforts. Meanwhile, ESA and Avio reveal plans for competitive advancements in reusable rocket technology.

Air Force One Gets Starlink, Astrobotic Acquired | KeepTrack Space Brief

Trump's interim Air Force One—a $400M Boeing 747-8—equipped with Starlink for presidential communications. First confirmed LEO constellation use for White House comms.

Space Brief 27 Nov 2024

Space highlights include a debut launch of ZhuQue-2E, Firefly's lunar lander timeline, semiconductor funding for satellites, and ISS debris avoidance.

Space Brief 18 Nov 2024

Today’s Space Brief covers the deployment of a new optical sensor for the Space Force, SpaceX's recent Starlink satellite launch, and significant investment in space cargo vehicles.