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SL-6 DEB (13703)
COSPAR: 1982-115L | Alt Name: deb Blok-L
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 8, 1982
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13703
International Designator
1982-115L
Decay Date
12/15/1982
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-6 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Blok-L
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
Constellation
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Major Events
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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.
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Launch Mass
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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Unknown
Mission
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