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FREGAT DEB (45948)
COSPAR: 2011-037FD | Alt Name: deb Fregat SBB
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 18, 2011
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-3SLBF
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45948
International Designator
2011-037FD
Epoch
Sat, 15 Jul 2023 21:20:10 GMT
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Inclination
51.28°
Right Ascension
34.30°
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Argument of Perigee
213.16°
Period
143.58 min
Mean Motion
10.03 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FREGAT DEB
Alternative Name
deb Fregat SBB
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VVKOV
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 45948U 11037FD 23195.88900483 -.00001777 00000-0 -20382-1 0 9992
2 45948 51.2814 34.2977 1740225 213.1647 134.7168 10.02898800108522
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
NPOLO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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