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SL-8 DEB (21175)
COSPAR: 1991-009AN | Alt Name: deb S3M
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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
21175
International Designator
1991-009AN
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:36:06 GMT
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Inclination
73.93°
Right Ascension
153.54°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
80.88°
Period
117.21 min
Mean Motion
12.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-8 DEB
Alternative Name
deb S3M
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 21175U 91009AN 26185.19173686 -.00000010 00000-0 36527-4 0 9997
2 21175 73.9339 153.5372 0146172 80.8822 308.0672 12.28585235584506
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0713
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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