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SL-12 DEB (39804)
COSPAR: 2008-046R | Alt Name: deb DM2-112L SOZ-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 25, 2008
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39804
International Designator
2008-046R
Epoch
Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:17:34 GMT
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Inclination
66.16°
Right Ascension
298.30°
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Argument of Perigee
340.61°
Period
332.59 min
Mean Motion
4.33 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-12 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DM2-112L SOZ-2
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VVKO
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 39804U 08046R 18303.01220943 .00000169 00000-0 31310-3 0 9995
2 39804 66.1587 298.3022 5681351 340.6066 4.4378 4.32967883 69718
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.
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Radar Cross Section
0.0351
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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