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SL-7 DEB (03647)
COSPAR: 1968-117S | Alt Name: deb Blok Kosmos R-12
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 19, 1968
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K63
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03647
International Designator
1968-117S
Decay Date
3/19/1969
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-7 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Blok Kosmos R-12
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
Constellation
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Major Events
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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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
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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Power System
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