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SL-12 DEB (43545)
COSPAR: 2010-007AE | Alt Name: deb DM2-116L SOZ-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 1, 2010
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43545
International Designator
2010-007AE
Epoch
Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:46:59 GMT
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Inclination
65.56°
Right Ascension
149.70°
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Argument of Perigee
44.39°
Period
347.19 min
Mean Motion
4.15 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-12 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DM2-116L SOZ-2
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VVKOV
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43545U 10007AE 18226.69930531 .00016435 00000-0 78176-1 0 9993
2 43545 65.5593 149.7047 5742565 44.3857 349.4041 4.14763232 2800
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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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
RKKE
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Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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