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SL-8 DEB (24818)
COSPAR: 1977-087C | Alt Name: deb S3M
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 13, 1977
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24818
International Designator
1977-087C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:37:15 GMT
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Inclination
82.97°
Right Ascension
80.97°
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Argument of Perigee
12.43°
Period
104.18 min
Mean Motion
13.82 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-8 DEB
Alternative Name
deb S3M
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSNR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 24818U 77087C 26185.15087140 .00000397 00000-0 35206-3 0 9998
2 24818 82.9667 80.9670 0033378 12.4269 140.6383 13.82284274451973
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
0.0055
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Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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