SL-8 DEB (39698)

COSPAR: 1991-009DM | Alt Name: deb S3M

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SL-8 DEB Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 12, 1991

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC133/3

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

39698

International Designator

1991-009DM

Epoch

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:43:18 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

74.04°

Right Ascension

189.00°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

259.85°

Period

117.84 min

Mean Motion

12.22 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-8 DEB

Alternative Name

deb S3M

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSN

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 39698U 91009DM  26171.78008015  .00000194  00000-0  18776-2 0  9995
2 39698  74.0441 189.0038 0181900 259.8537 278.4994 12.21960678542819

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

0

Launch Mass

0

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

0.021

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

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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