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SL-12 DEB (29431)
COSPAR: 1989-039CF | 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
29431
International Designator
1989-039CF
Epoch
Sat, 25 Nov 2006 04:19:01 GMT
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Inclination
67.15°
Right Ascension
239.99°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
48.52°
Period
318.67 min
Mean Motion
4.52 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 29431U 89039CF 06328.17988122 .00512811 00000-0 11145+0 0 9994
2 29431 67.1510 239.9867 5679936 48.5245 348.0129 4.51873864 5488
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
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.009
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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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
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Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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