SL-14 DEB (25203)

COSPAR: 1987-068AE | Alt Name: deb S5M

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 18, 1987

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC32/1

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-3

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

25203

International Designator

1987-068AE

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:11:28 GMT

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Inclination

82.26°

Right Ascension

206.17°

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Argument of Perigee

315.08°

Period

100.93 min

Mean Motion

14.27 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-14 DEB

Alternative Name

deb S5M

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

VKSR

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 25203U 87068AE  26185.00797354  .00000988  00000-0  38564-3 0  9992

2 25203  82.2640 206.1741 0089529 315.0802  44.3160 14.26747198467508

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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

0.0341

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

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Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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