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SL-12 DEB (27978)
COSPAR: 1988-085Y | 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
27978
International Designator
1988-085Y
Epoch
Wed, 02 Mar 2016 10:55:38 GMT
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Inclination
59.53°
Right Ascension
236.25°
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Argument of Perigee
0.18°
Period
342.25 min
Mean Motion
4.21 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
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Latest TLEs
1 27978U 88085Y 16061.45531078 .00000032 00000-0 00000+0 0 9993
2 27978 59.5261 236.2488 4277145 0.1834 12.4317 4.20750558199229
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0826
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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
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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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