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SL-12 DEB (26804)
COSPAR: 1985-118AB | Alt Name: deb DM2-11L SOZ-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 24, 1985
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26804
International Designator
1985-118AB
Epoch
Thu, 28 Aug 2003 11:49:30 GMT
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Inclination
64.61°
Right Ascension
9.76°
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Argument of Perigee
6.50°
Period
254.44 min
Mean Motion
5.66 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
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 26804U 85118AB 03239.49271407 -.00000041 +00000-0 +10000-3 0 9994
2 26804 064.6097 009.7588 4488788 006.5045 356.6756 05.65955095085659
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
0.0027
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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