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SL-12 DEB (44588)
COSPAR: 1999-027E | Alt Name: deb Nimiq 1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 20, 1999
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44588
International Designator
1999-027E
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:56:38 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
7.31°
Right Ascension
119.32°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
165.20°
Period
986.23 min
Mean Motion
1.46 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-12 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Nimiq 1
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
TCAN
Country
Canada
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 44588U 99027E 26182.58100561 -.00000094 00000-0 00000-0 0 9995
2 44588 7.3080 119.3190 3131861 165.1951 23.8030 1.46011047 67265
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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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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