SL-3 DEB (20348)

COSPAR: 1972-049C | Alt Name: deb Meteor

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 30, 1972

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC41/1

Launch Vehicle

Vostok 8A92M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

20348

International Designator

1972-049C

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:45:31 GMT

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Inclination

81.24°

Right Ascension

44.27°

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Argument of Perigee

344.23°

Period

102.69 min

Mean Motion

14.02 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-3 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Meteor

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 20348U 72049C   26185.07328350  .00000225  00000-0  13805-3 0  9998

2 20348  81.2379  44.2660 0048273 344.2260  15.7400 14.02261899760389

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0346

Visual Magnitude

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Material Composition

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Payload

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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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