SL-8 DEB (03802)

COSPAR: 1969-021K | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-3M No. 26

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 5, 1969

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/2

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

03802

International Designator

1969-021K

Decay Date

5/2/1970

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-8 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-3M No. 26

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSN

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

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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Color

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Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

deb S3M

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

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