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SL-16 DEB (22353)
COSPAR: 1992-093AS | 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
22353
International Designator
1992-093AS
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:34:17 GMT
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Inclination
70.97°
Right Ascension
198.09°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
212.36°
Period
101.89 min
Mean Motion
14.13 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 22353U 92093AS 26185.02381444 .00000840 00000-0 44549-3 0 9997
2 22353 70.9666 198.0901 0112780 212.3556 176.8630 14.13302405714187
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.064
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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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