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SL-8 DEB (03937)
COSPAR: 1969-021V | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-3M No. 26
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 5, 1969
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03937
International Designator
1969-021V
Decay Date
8/13/1969
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-8 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-3M No. 26
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
Constellation
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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.
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
deb S3M
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
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Manufacturer
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