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SL-16 DEB (22603)
COSPAR: 1993-016M | Alt Name: deb 11S772
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 26, 1993
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22603
International Designator
1993-016M
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:40:34 GMT
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Inclination
71.00°
Right Ascension
6.01°
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Argument of Perigee
342.66°
Period
104.44 min
Mean Motion
13.79 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
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Latest TLEs
1 22603U 93016M 26185.27818104 -.00000023 00000-0 18493-4 0 9990
2 22603 70.9963 6.0077 0160068 342.6574 201.4983 13.78754838673930
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
0.1184
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Material Composition
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Purpose
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Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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