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SL-14 DEB (45355)
COSPAR: 1991-056CP | 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
45355
International Designator
1991-056CP
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:32:01 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
82.62°
Right Ascension
177.94°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
351.01°
Period
109.83 min
Mean Motion
13.11 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 45355U 91056CP 26185.27223760 .00004951 00000-0 13901-1 0 9998
2 45355 82.6158 177.9389 0048173 351.0086 9.0165 13.11158219303777
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
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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