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SL-14 DEB (45279)
COSPAR: 1991-056R | Alt Name: deb S5M
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 15, 1991
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC32/2
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45279
International Designator
1991-056R
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:35:01 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
82.55°
Right Ascension
171.55°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
354.48°
Period
110.60 min
Mean Motion
13.02 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-14 DEB
Alternative Name
deb S5M
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RGMS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 45279U 91056R 26185.23266021 -.00000256 00000-0 -85104-3 0 9998
2 45279 82.5547 171.5503 0079570 354.4768 5.5460 13.01989978302850
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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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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