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SL-18 DEB (26709)
COSPAR: 2001-007H | Alt Name: deb Start
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 20, 2001
Launch Site
SVOBO
Launch Pad
LC5
Launch Vehicle
Start-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26709
International Designator
2001-007H
Decay Date
3/8/2001
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-18 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Start
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PU
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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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Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.08
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
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