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SL-16 DEB (22297)
COSPAR: 1992-093M | Alt Name: deb 11S772
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 25, 1992
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22297
International Designator
1992-093M
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:25:24 GMT
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Inclination
70.95°
Right Ascension
134.53°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
227.09°
Period
102.39 min
Mean Motion
14.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-16 DEB
Alternative Name
deb 11S772
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSNR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 22297U 92093M 26185.14264896 -.00000007 00000-0 23375-4 0 9999
2 22297 70.9469 134.5342 0100699 227.0934 132.1701 14.06341212715779
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
0.034
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Material Composition
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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