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SL-16 DEB (26968)
COSPAR: 1993-016AJ | Alt Name: deb 11S772
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 26, 1993
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26968
International Designator
1993-016AJ
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:24:50 GMT
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Inclination
70.99°
Right Ascension
226.19°
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Argument of Perigee
217.64°
Period
99.74 min
Mean Motion
14.44 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-16 DEB
Alternative Name
deb 11S772
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSNR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 26968U 93016AJ 26184.89224671 .00001675 00000-0 50680-3 0 9991
2 26968 70.9929 226.1884 0008246 217.6434 319.0946 14.43784316731719
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
0.051
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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