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BREEZE-M DEB (38572)
COSPAR: 2008-011T | Alt Name: deb Briz-M No. 88525
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 14, 2008
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/Briz-M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38572
International Designator
2008-011T
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:21:46 GMT
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Inclination
48.51°
Right Ascension
99.66°
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Argument of Perigee
173.28°
Period
475.00 min
Mean Motion
3.03 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
BREEZE-M DEB
Alternative Name
deb Briz-M No. 88525
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KHRR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 38572U 08011T 26185.05678942 -.00000041 00000-0 00000-0 0 9994
2 38572 48.5121 99.6595 6262021 173.2758 202.7349 3.03156024171609
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.
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0.2661
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Unknown
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