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SL-14 DEB (45301)
COSPAR: 1991-056AP | 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
45301
International Designator
1991-056AP
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:33:55 GMT
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Inclination
82.50°
Right Ascension
7.87°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
351.85°
Period
105.73 min
Mean Motion
13.62 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
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Latest TLEs
1 45301U 91056AP 26185.23188866 .00004790 00000-0 57931-2 0 9995
2 45301 82.5033 7.8695 0144139 351.8508 8.0298 13.61923667315261
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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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
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