SL-8 DEB (18502)

COSPAR: 1982-051D | Alt Name: deb Kosmos (-1371) [UNID]

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SL-8 DEB Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 1, 1982

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/1

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

18502

International Designator

1982-051D

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:47:53 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

74.06°

Right Ascension

94.41°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

256.65°

Period

98.54 min

Mean Motion

14.61 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-8 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos (-1371) [UNID]

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GUKOS

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 18502U 82051D   26185.19993015  .00002015  00000-0  41395-3 0  9994
2 18502  74.0579  94.4123 0002165 256.6550 255.4099 14.61312366174005

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

Length

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Diameter

0

Span

0

Dry Mass

0

Launch Mass

0

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

0.0124

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Strela-2M debris

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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