SL-12 DEB (26802)

COSPAR: 1985-118Z | Alt Name: deb DM2-11L SOZ-2

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 24, 1985

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC200/39

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K/DM-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

26802

International Designator

1985-118Z

Epoch

Tue, 18 Feb 2003 17:48:13 GMT

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Inclination

64.82°

Right Ascension

166.95°

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Argument of Perigee

351.41°

Period

256.54 min

Mean Motion

5.61 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-12 DEB

Alternative Name

deb DM2-11L SOZ-2

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

UNKSR

Country

Russia

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 26802U 85118Z   03048.74181884 +.00000000 +00000-0 +10000-3 0  9991

2 26802 064.8211 166.9492 4729507 351.4123 001.2704 05.61322920038265

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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0.0007

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Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

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Unknown

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Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

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