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SL-4 DEB (36513)
COSPAR: 2010-014C | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-2462
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 16, 2010
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
36513
International Designator
2010-014C
Decay Date
4/18/2010
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-4 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-2462
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KVR
Country
Russia
Constellation
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Related Satellites
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.
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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