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SL-13 DEB (11365)
COSPAR: 1979-042D | Alt Name: 82LB72 LVI-4
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 22, 1979
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
11365
International Designator
1979-042D
Decay Date
6/16/1979
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-13 DEB
Alternative Name
82LB72 LVI-4
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ZIKH
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
10
Diameter
4.2
Span
10
Dry Mass
10000
Launch Mass
10000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TKS GVM
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ZIKH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
TKS GVM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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