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SL-16 DEB (23409)
COSPAR: 1994-077F | Alt Name: deb Zenit
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 24, 1994
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23409
International Designator
1994-077F
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:57:56 GMT
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Inclination
70.88°
Right Ascension
340.14°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
266.95°
Period
102.93 min
Mean Motion
13.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-16 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Zenit
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VKS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 23409U 94077F 26185.16523192 .00000146 00000-0 12876-3 0 9994
2 23409 70.8820 340.1428 0092233 266.9467 92.1089 13.98961966612518
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
0
Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.56
Visual Magnitude
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Slow decay
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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