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SL-3 DEB (11290)
COSPAR: 1979-021C | Alt Name: deb Meteor-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 1, 1979
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Vostok 8A92M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
11290
International Designator
1979-021C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:53:17 GMT
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Inclination
81.20°
Right Ascension
121.02°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
40.67°
Period
102.04 min
Mean Motion
14.11 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Meteor-2
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 11290U 79021C 26184.82867367 .00000001 00000-0 -64151-5 0 9994
2 11290 81.2040 121.0208 0031948 40.6694 319.6855 14.11257600436421
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0158
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Material Composition
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Payload
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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