SL-8 DEB (25028)

COSPAR: 1993-036D | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-2251

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 16, 1993

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/1

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

25028

International Designator

1993-036D

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:32:31 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

74.04°

Right Ascension

276.26°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

113.48°

Period

99.86 min

Mean Motion

14.42 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-8 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-2251

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

VKS

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 25028U 93036D   26185.23091910  .00000971  00000-0  30381-3 0  9990

2 25028  74.0415 276.2556 0008532 113.4836 275.2502 14.42030955606353

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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Radar Cross Section

0.0174

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Strela-2M debris 2 (high)

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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