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SL-16 DEB (42234)
COSPAR: 1993-016CN | Alt Name: deb 11S772
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 26, 1993
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42234
International Designator
1993-016CN
Epoch
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:50:22 GMT
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Inclination
70.99°
Right Ascension
285.21°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
62.13°
Period
100.97 min
Mean Motion
14.26 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-16 DEB
Alternative Name
deb 11S772
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSNR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 42234U 93016CN 22255.45164883 .00004671 00000-0 18319-2 0 9991
2 42234 70.9879 285.2066 0116242 62.1338 299.1508 14.26219982413450
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
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0093
Visual Magnitude
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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