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SL-16 DEB (39303)
COSPAR: 1992-093JU | Alt Name: deb 11S772
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 25, 1992
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39303
International Designator
1992-093JU
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:47:31 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
70.91°
Right Ascension
233.07°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
126.72°
Period
101.75 min
Mean Motion
14.15 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-16 DEB
Alternative Name
deb 11S772
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSNR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 39303U 92093JU 26184.49133964 .00000186 00000-0 11857-3 0 9991
2 39303 70.9057 233.0714 0054647 126.7212 233.8948 14.15219425654641
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
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0069
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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