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SL-8 DEB (29288)
COSPAR: 1981-120S | 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
29288
International Designator
1981-120S
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:44:47 GMT
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Inclination
82.96°
Right Ascension
59.74°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
88.69°
Period
119.32 min
Mean Motion
12.07 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 29288U 81120S 26185.94777020 .00000155 00000+0 16636-2 0 9993
2 29288 82.9618 59.7369 0010786 88.6933 271.5362 12.06821297514579
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
0.0059
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
OAZ
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Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
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Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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