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SL-12 DEB (28260)
COSPAR: 1989-001U | Alt Name: deb DM2-42L SOZ-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 10, 1989
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28260
International Designator
1989-001U
Epoch
Sat, 13 Jan 2007 22:01:27 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
64.72°
Right Ascension
342.31°
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Argument of Perigee
9.81°
Period
310.35 min
Mean Motion
4.64 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-12 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DM2-42L SOZ-1
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VKSR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 28260U 89001U 07012.91767777 .00009513 00000-0 83113-1 0 9992
2 28260 064.7182 342.3147 5326528 009.8120 357.4403 04.63996147 50160
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
0.0439
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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