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SL-8 DEB (27768)
COSPAR: 2002-054D | Alt Name: deb S3M
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 28, 2002
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27768
International Designator
2002-054D
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:26:22 GMT
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Inclination
98.26°
Right Ascension
59.68°
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Argument of Perigee
137.82°
Period
97.49 min
Mean Motion
14.77 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-8 DEB
Alternative Name
deb S3M
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSNR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27768U 02054D 26184.60165205 .00003138 00000-0 44967-3 0 9995
2 27768 98.2606 59.6797 0027909 137.8168 222.5195 14.77042281257744
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
0.0153
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Unknown
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Material Composition
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
POL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Configuration
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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