SL-8 DEB (38666)

COSPAR: 1971-035F | 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

38666

International Designator

1971-035F

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:43:35 GMT

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Inclination

74.05°

Right Ascension

294.98°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

60.65°

Period

100.15 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 38666U 71035F   26185.03027391  .00000198  00000-0  74020-4 0  9997

2 38666  74.0484 294.9811 0026344  60.6453 299.7327 14.37844052615802

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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

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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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