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SL-8 DEB (21955)
COSPAR: 1991-009CF | 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
21955
International Designator
1991-009CF
Epoch
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:07:47 GMT
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Inclination
74.30°
Right Ascension
68.40°
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Argument of Perigee
20.60°
Period
119.17 min
Mean Motion
12.08 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
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 21955U 91009CF 26186.08874882 .00000372 00000+0 41416-2 0 9998
2 21955 74.3001 68.4030 0161617 20.6024 130.2735 12.08355175557450
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0414
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