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SL-8 DEB (01617)
COSPAR: 1965-073J | Alt Name: S3 launch debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 18, 1965
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC41/15
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 65S3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01617
International Designator
1965-073J
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:31:12 GMT
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Inclination
56.13°
Right Ascension
21.51°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
329.06°
Period
116.61 min
Mean Motion
12.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-8 DEB
Alternative Name
S3 launch debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 01617U 65073J 26184.85500787 .00000028 00000-0 86874-3 0 9993
2 01617 56.1300 21.5112 0229394 329.0586 61.2717 12.34870951732507
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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Diameter
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Span
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.2194
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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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