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SL-8 DEB (29282)
COSPAR: 1981-120L | Alt Name: deb S3M
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29282
International Designator
1981-120L
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:50:27 GMT
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Inclination
82.96°
Right Ascension
101.55°
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Argument of Perigee
43.62°
Period
119.60 min
Mean Motion
12.04 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-8 DEB
Alternative Name
deb S3M
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 29282U 81120L 26185.03503755 .00000010 00000-0 18060-5 0 9996
2 29282 82.9584 101.5507 0022294 43.6231 337.5763 12.03977337611136
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
0
Launch Mass
0
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Radar Cross Section
0.0164
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Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
OAZ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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