Space Brief 26 Aug 2024
Today's briefing covers an exciting new satellite launch, a significant reentry, and unexpected space debris from a fragmentation event.
BREEZE-M DEB (38612)
COSPAR: 2008-011BK | 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
38612
International Designator
2008-011BK
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:46:37 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
48.07°
Right Ascension
42.83°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
294.32°
Period
476.78 min
Mean Motion
3.02 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 38612U 08011BK 26184.61570763 -.00000929 00000-0 -37891-1 0 9997
2 38612 48.0686 42.8274 6398465 294.3245 287.1553 3.02028499169713
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
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Diameter
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Span
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.235
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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