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SL-14 DEB (19232)
COSPAR: 1978-100AB | Alt Name: deb S5M
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 26, 1978
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC32/2
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19232
International Designator
1978-100AB
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:31:12 GMT
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Inclination
82.33°
Right Ascension
257.59°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
298.53°
Period
123.33 min
Mean Motion
11.68 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-14 DEB
Alternative Name
deb S5M
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 19232U 78100AB 26185.18834097 .00000020 00000-0 24048-3 0 9998
2 19232 82.3322 257.5887 0187726 298.5304 86.4160 11.67582999625031
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.
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Radar Cross Section
0.0463
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Configuration
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Power System
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ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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