The Day Space Became Crowded
Eight years ago, a single Indian rocket launched 104 satellites into orbit, marking a pivotal moment when space tracking professionals realized the dawn of a new, congested era in orbital operations
SL-12 DEB (27805)
COSPAR: 1992-047L | Alt Name: deb DM2-63L SOZ-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 30, 1992
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27805
International Designator
1992-047L
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:48:36 GMT
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Inclination
65.18°
Right Ascension
145.79°
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Argument of Perigee
53.25°
Period
210.26 min
Mean Motion
6.85 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-12 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DM2-63L SOZ-2
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSNR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 27805U 92047L 26184.03375331 .00019642 00000-0 89704-2 0 9992
2 27805 65.1827 145.7851 4204542 53.2467 338.5291 6.84881432526112
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
0.042
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Unknown
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