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BLOCK DM-SL DEB (34838)
COSPAR: 2009-020E | Alt Name: deb Blok DM-SL
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 20, 2009
Launch Site
SEAL
Launch Pad
KLA -
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-3SL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
34838
International Designator
2009-020E
Epoch
Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:16:34 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
0.06°
Right Ascension
107.22°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
205.22°
Period
793.73 min
Mean Motion
1.81 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
BLOCK DM-SL DEB
Alternative Name
deb Blok DM-SL
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SEALP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 34838U 09020E 09111.30317163 -.00000036 00000-0 10000-3 0 9997
2 34838 0.0594 107.2180 4715582 205.2182 246.6222 1.81423006 17
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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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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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
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
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