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SL-12 DEB (29312)
COSPAR: 1989-039T | Alt Name: deb DM2-39L SOZ-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 31, 1989
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/40
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29312
International Designator
1989-039T
Epoch
Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:05:43 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
60.26°
Right Ascension
170.75°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
207.73°
Period
284.67 min
Mean Motion
5.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-12 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DM2-39L SOZ-1
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KVR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 29312U 89039T 24210.25397125 .00000017 00000-0 00000+0 0 9996
2 29312 60.2594 170.7519 4014629 207.7302 123.5201 5.05842086328951
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.103
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Configuration
Unknown
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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