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SL-6 DEB (20714)
COSPAR: 1990-064E | Alt Name: deb Blok-I
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 25, 1990
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20714
International Designator
1990-064E
Decay Date
8/14/1990
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-6 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Blok-I
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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