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SL-12 DEB (25798)
COSPAR: 1989-001K | Alt Name: deb DM2-42L SOZ-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 10, 1989
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25798
International Designator
1989-001K
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:34:40 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
65.03°
Right Ascension
15.69°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
222.89°
Period
236.27 min
Mean Motion
6.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-12 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DM2-42L SOZ-1
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSNR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 25798U 89001K 26185.27407684 .00009799 00000-0 52267-1 0 9996
2 25798 65.0328 15.6901 4400805 222.8915 344.4997 6.09467311 12661
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
0.2902
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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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