SL-8 DEB (21176)

COSPAR: 1991-009AP | 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

21176

International Designator

1991-009AP

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:53:41 GMT

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Inclination

74.06°

Right Ascension

241.69°

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Argument of Perigee

284.33°

Period

118.22 min

Mean Motion

12.18 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 21176U 91009AP  26185.12062009  .00000066  00000-0  75419-3 0  9999

2 21176  74.0619 241.6937 0206883 284.3283  98.4680 12.18043392570915

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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

0.173

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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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