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SL-16 DEB (22494)
COSPAR: 1992-093GD | 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
22494
International Designator
1992-093GD
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:21:32 GMT
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Inclination
70.81°
Right Ascension
48.76°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
43.86°
Period
101.88 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
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 22494U 92093GD 26185.05662860 .00004751 00000-0 22837-2 0 9990
2 22494 70.8061 48.7649 0151402 43.8606 104.9092 14.13484549691591
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0113
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
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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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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