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SL-16 DEB (43353)
COSPAR: 1995-058N | Alt Name: Zenit part
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 31, 1995
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43353
International Designator
1995-058N
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:18:23 GMT
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Inclination
70.99°
Right Ascension
51.63°
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Argument of Perigee
128.00°
Period
97.61 min
Mean Motion
14.75 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-16 DEB
Alternative Name
Zenit part
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSNR
Country
Russia
Constellation
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 43353U 95058N 26185.05444410 .00029757 00000-0 43649-2 0 9997
2 43353 70.9857 51.6270 0020919 127.9958 232.3090 14.75281834658459
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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