SL-3 DEB (17755)

COSPAR: 1982-116D | Alt Name: deb Meteor-2

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 14, 1982

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC43/3

Launch Vehicle

Vostok 8A92M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

17755

International Designator

1982-116D

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:50:53 GMT

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Inclination

81.25°

Right Ascension

8.95°

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Argument of Perigee

304.32°

Period

101.79 min

Mean Motion

14.15 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-3 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Meteor-2

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GUKOS

Country

USSR

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 17755U 82116D   26185.28534205  .00000147  00000-0  68578-4 0  9994

2 17755  81.2543   8.9477 0067968 304.3169 236.1167 14.14709067247331

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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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Radar Cross Section

0.0113

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Mission

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Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Configuration

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Motor

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Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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