SL-8 DEB (21257)

COSPAR: 1991-007D | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-2123

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 5, 1991

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC133/3

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

21257

International Designator

1991-007D

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:49:27 GMT

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Inclination

82.92°

Right Ascension

299.23°

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Argument of Perigee

165.53°

Period

104.49 min

Mean Motion

13.78 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-8 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-2123

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

VMF

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 21257U 91007D   26185.11767416  .00000240  00000-0  22187-3 0  9998

2 21257  82.9204 299.2347 0033486 165.5286 249.6573 13.78184997776482

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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Radar Cross Section

0.0123

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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