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SL-12 DEB (37884)
COSPAR: 1987-079BP | Alt Name: deb DM2-26L SOZ-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 16, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/40
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37884
International Designator
1987-079BP
Epoch
Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:25:46 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
65.30°
Right Ascension
312.31°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
285.23°
Period
271.73 min
Mean Motion
5.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-12 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DM2-26L SOZ-2
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KVR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 37884U 87079BP 24090.01789942 .00000384 00000-0 55473-3 0 9998
2 37884 65.3012 312.3071 5065902 285.2270 25.9768 5.29946732296077
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.057
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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