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SL-8 DEB (27738)
COSPAR: 1981-120K | Alt Name: deb S3M
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27738
International Designator
1981-120K
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:16:03 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
82.96°
Right Ascension
259.80°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
259.23°
Period
118.45 min
Mean Motion
12.16 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-8 DEB
Alternative Name
deb S3M
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27738U 81120K 26184.96948605 .00000060 00000-0 51823-3 0 9995
2 27738 82.9577 259.7984 0055289 259.2277 282.2318 12.15741546593777
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0161
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
OAZ
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Unknown
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Configuration
Unknown
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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