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SL-12 DEB (36128)
COSPAR: 2009-070L | Alt Name: deb Proton
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 14, 2009
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
36128
International Designator
2009-070L
Decay Date
12/18/2009
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-12 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Proton
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KVR
Country
Russia
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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.
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