SL-8 DEB (06210)

COSPAR: 1972-074C | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-521

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 29, 1972

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/2

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

06210

International Designator

1972-074C

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:34:56 GMT

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Inclination

65.82°

Right Ascension

162.94°

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Argument of Perigee

12.74°

Period

104.83 min

Mean Motion

13.74 rev/day

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USSR satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-8 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-521

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GUKOSR

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 06210U 72074C   26200.89926529 -.00000055  00000+0  27664-4 0  9998

2 06210  65.8241 162.9439 0005865  12.7448   7.0940 13.73649743696997

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.4364

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

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Material Composition

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Technical Details

Payload

DS-P1-M part [RCS 0.62]

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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