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SL-6 DEB (48258)
COSPAR: 1977-047U | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-917
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 16, 1977
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48258
International Designator
1977-047U
Epoch
Sat, 30 Oct 2021 02:29:09 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
67.15°
Right Ascension
229.10°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
326.84°
Period
673.91 min
Mean Motion
2.14 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-6 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-917
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48258U 77047U 21303.10358034 -.00000151 00000-0 00000-0 0 9993
2 48258 67.1461 229.1019 6378247 326.8372 5.8669 2.13679867216952
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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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
deb Oko
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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