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SL-12 DEB (44559)
COSPAR: 2010-041AE | Alt Name: deb DM2-118L SOZ-2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 2, 2010
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44559
International Designator
2010-041AE
Decay Date
10/9/2022
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
Related Satellites
Major Events
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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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Radar Cross Section
Unknown
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Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
RKKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
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