SL-12 DEB (40121)

COSPAR: 2008-046S | Alt Name: deb DM2-112L SOZ-2

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 25, 2008

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC81/23

Launch Vehicle

Proton-M/DM-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

40121

International Designator

2008-046S

Epoch

Mon, 14 May 2018 04:46:57 GMT

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Inclination

64.79°

Right Ascension

309.85°

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Argument of Perigee

24.97°

Period

301.33 min

Mean Motion

4.78 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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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 40121U 08046S   18133.19927598  .00065491  00000-0  60894-2 0  9996

2 40121  64.7855 309.8514 5544437  24.9747 353.9354  4.77883263 60196

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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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Radar Cross Section

0.0095

Visual Magnitude

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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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