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SL-12 DEB (27965)
COSPAR: 1988-085K | Alt Name: deb DM2-43L SOZ-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 16, 1988
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27965
International Designator
1988-085K
Epoch
Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:55:13 GMT
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Inclination
64.78°
Right Ascension
31.16°
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Argument of Perigee
3.76°
Period
277.57 min
Mean Motion
5.19 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-12 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DM2-43L SOZ-1
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSNR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27965U 88085K 07049.24668654 .00014334 00000-0 34159+0 0 9995
2 27965 64.7753 31.1642 4782629 3.7554 358.8395 5.18779967 70133
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
0.05
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Payload
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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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