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SL-8 DEB (21110)
COSPAR: 1991-009L | Alt Name: deb Kosmos R-14
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 12, 1991
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21110
International Designator
1991-009L
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:23:25 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
74.05°
Right Ascension
164.58°
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Argument of Perigee
281.52°
Period
118.91 min
Mean Motion
12.11 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-8 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos R-14
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 21110U 91009L 26185.18293442 -.00000058 00000-0 -43221-3 0 9999
2 21110 74.0475 164.5781 0221587 281.5227 96.5733 12.10971711561069
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
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.2692
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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