SL-8 DEB (38665)

COSPAR: 1971-035E | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-407

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 23, 1971

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/1

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

38665

International Designator

1971-035E

Epoch

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:48:15 GMT

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Inclination

74.05°

Right Ascension

301.71°

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Argument of Perigee

58.63°

Period

100.12 min

Mean Motion

14.38 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-8 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-407

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

OKB10

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 38665U 71035E   26172.07518092  .00000121  00000-0  48305-4 0  9992

2 38665  74.0479 301.7098 0029288  58.6295 301.7718 14.38252966678467

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0026

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Strela-2M late debris

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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