SL-16 DEB (22553)

COSPAR: 1992-093HP | Alt Name: deb 11S772

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 25, 1992

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC45/1

Launch Vehicle

Zenit-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

22553

International Designator

1992-093HP

Decay Date

1/14/2016

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

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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Diameter

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Launch Mass

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

0.0026

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

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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