SL-14 DEB (39974)

COSPAR: 1987-068DA | Alt Name: deb S5M

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 18, 1987

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC32/1

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-3

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

39974

International Designator

1987-068DA

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:52:33 GMT

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Inclination

82.54°

Right Ascension

53.68°

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Argument of Perigee

2.20°

Period

101.55 min

Mean Motion

14.18 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-14 DEB

Alternative Name

deb S5M

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSNR

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 39974U 87068DA  26185.41150286  .00002991  00000+0  14518-2 0  9991

2 39974  82.5362  53.6762 0017164   2.2005 176.1284 14.17992684620320

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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

0.011

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Payload

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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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