SL-12 DEB (28692)

COSPAR: 2002-037M | Alt Name: deb DM5-2L SOZ-1

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 25, 2002

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC81/24

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K/17S40

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

28692

International Designator

2002-037M

Decay Date

6/6/2005

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-12 DEB

Alternative Name

deb DM5-2L SOZ-1

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

KVR

Country

Russia

Constellation

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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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