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SL-16 DEB (43323)
COSPAR: 1987-027G | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1833
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 18, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43323
International Designator
1987-027G
Decay Date
3/9/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-16 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1833
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GRUR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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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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Launch Mass
0
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N/A
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Unknown
Visual Magnitude
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Configuration
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