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SL-12 DEB (44870)
COSPAR: 2010-041AK | 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
44870
International Designator
2010-041AK
Epoch
Sat, 04 Dec 2021 00:40:11 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
65.65°
Right Ascension
331.02°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
345.65°
Period
325.60 min
Mean Motion
4.42 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 44870U 10041AK 21337.02790640 .00007282 00000-0 35666-2 0 9990
2 44870 65.6522 331.0226 5706523 345.6466 3.2265 4.42262977 36101
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
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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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