SL-6 PLAT (20943)

COSPAR: 1990-099C | Alt Name: BOZ

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 20, 1990

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC16/2

Launch Vehicle

Molniya 8K78M-PVB

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

20943

International Designator

1990-099C

Decay Date

12/7/1990

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-6 PLAT

Alternative Name

BOZ

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSN

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

Length

Diameter

2.3

Span

Dry Mass

328

Launch Mass

328

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

BOZ

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

NPOE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

BOZ

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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