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SL-8 DEB (10518)
COSPAR: 1977-116C | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-967
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 13, 1977
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10518
International Designator
1977-116C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:49:36 GMT
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Inclination
65.83°
Right Ascension
312.81°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
239.08°
Period
104.55 min
Mean Motion
13.77 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-8 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-967
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 10518U 77116C 26185.28445154 -.00000007 00000-0 74751-4 0 9998
2 10518 65.8327 312.8123 0026553 239.0818 135.8684 13.77326589440228
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.3698
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DS-P1-M part [RCS 0.16]
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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