Two-Line Element Set (TLE)
The compact data format that describes every tracked satellite orbit in just two lines of text, and how to read it
BREEZE-M DEB [TANK] (38246)
COSPAR: 2012-016B | Alt Name: Briz-M DTB
Image
![BREEZE-M DEB [TANK] Satellite Image](/images/sat/deb3.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 23, 2012
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/Briz-M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38246
International Designator
2012-016B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:42:32 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
49.54°
Right Ascension
253.19°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
13.68°
Period
256.77 min
Mean Motion
5.61 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Polar Plot
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
BREEZE-M DEB [TANK]
Alternative Name
Briz-M DTB
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KHRR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 38246U 12016B 26184.57120810 .00002333 00000-0 53318-3 0 9992
2 38246 49.5364 253.1932 4990724 13.6805 356.0710 5.60816642282034
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
Length
2.1
Diameter
4
Span
4
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
11900
Shape
Torus
Radar Cross Section
8.3287
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Briz-M torus tank
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
KHRR
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Briz tank
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
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