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SL-12 DEB (44558)
COSPAR: 2010-041AD | Alt Name: deb DM2-118L SOZ-2
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Launch Date
September 2, 2010
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44558
International Designator
2010-041AD
Epoch
Fri, 11 Oct 2019 01:56:24 GMT
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Inclination
65.55°
Right Ascension
274.08°
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Argument of Perigee
34.35°
Period
338.60 min
Mean Motion
4.25 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-12 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DM2-118L SOZ-2
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VVKOV
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 44558U 10041AD 19283.08084262 .00026072 00000-0 40063-1 0 9996
2 44558 65.5510 274.0780 5755281 34.3529 352.1202 4.25285003 1529
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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Manufacturer
RKKE
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Unknown
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Unknown
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