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SL-16 DEB (43354)
COSPAR: 1996-051P | Alt Name: deb Zenit 11S772
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 4, 1996
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43354
International Designator
1996-051P
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:26:46 GMT
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Inclination
71.19°
Right Ascension
277.01°
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Argument of Perigee
74.83°
Period
101.82 min
Mean Motion
14.14 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-16 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Zenit 11S772
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSNR
Country
Russia
Constellation
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Latest TLEs
1 43354U 96051P 26183.56026294 .00000026 00000-0 35980-4 0 9991
2 43354 71.1924 277.0133 0090605 74.8266 286.2855 14.14195064650586
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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