SL-12 DEB (32024)

COSPAR: 1997-070J | Alt Name: deb DM2M-8L SOZ-2

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 12, 1997

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC200/39

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K/DM-2M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

32024

International Designator

1997-070J

Epoch

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:38:43 GMT

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Inclination

47.02°

Right Ascension

330.17°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

227.94°

Period

232.36 min

Mean Motion

6.20 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-12 DEB

Alternative Name

deb DM2M-8L SOZ-2

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 32024U 97070J   11249.56855400  .00044873  00000-0  20160-1 0  9990

2 32024  47.0233 330.1695 4591934 227.9394  90.7250  6.19738058 99761

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.1094

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

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Material Composition

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Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

RKKE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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