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SL-12 DEB (44561)
COSPAR: 2010-041AG | Alt Name: deb DM2-118L SOZ-2
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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
44561
International Designator
2010-041AG
Epoch
Sun, 20 Oct 2019 11:01:56 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
65.49°
Right Ascension
271.36°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
34.46°
Period
340.94 min
Mean Motion
4.22 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 44561U 10041AG 19292.45968067 .00012386 00000-0 17915-1 0 9998
2 44561 65.4875 271.3592 5779252 34.4603 352.1424 4.22359741 2249
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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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
RKKE
Life Expectancy
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Configuration
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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