Lagrange Points
Five spots in the Earth-Sun system where the gravitational tug of two massive bodies and the pull of circular motion all cancel out, creating gravitational parking spaces where spacecraft can sit for decades with almost no fuel.
SL-3 DEB (09663)
COSPAR: 1977-002C | Alt Name: deb Blok E
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 6, 1977
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Vostok 8A92M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09663
International Designator
1977-002C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:24:07 GMT
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Inclination
81.26°
Right Ascension
76.39°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
275.31°
Period
102.65 min
Mean Motion
14.03 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Blok E
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 09663U 77002C 26200.68342050 .00000109 00000+0 62363-4 0 9991
2 09663 81.2647 76.3931 0006127 275.3083 84.7385 14.02802038534192
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.
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0104
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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