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SL-12 DEB (25810)
COSPAR: 1987-079V | Alt Name: deb DM2-26L SOZ-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 16, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/40
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25810
International Designator
1987-079V
Epoch
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:00:24 GMT
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Inclination
64.26°
Right Ascension
69.52°
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Argument of Perigee
346.12°
Period
205.33 min
Mean Motion
7.01 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-12 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DM2-26L SOZ-1
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSNR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 25810U 87079V 26084.87527920 .00042846 00000-0 11224-1 0 9992
2 25810 64.2618 69.5240 4151645 346.1198 5.2802 7.01299920555819
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
0.02
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Payload
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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