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SL-12 DEB (43334)
COSPAR: 1989-001Y | Alt Name: deb DM2-42L SOZ-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 10, 1989
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43334
International Designator
1989-001Y
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:44:11 GMT
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Inclination
64.65°
Right Ascension
156.91°
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Argument of Perigee
349.43°
Period
145.99 min
Mean Motion
9.86 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-12 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DM2-42L SOZ-1
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VKSR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 43334U 89001Y 26183.98901817 .00000539 00000-0 67450-2 0 9999
2 43334 64.6491 156.9141 1843077 349.4334 7.2281 9.86360565162676
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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