SL-6 DEB (48265)

COSPAR: 1981-123E | Alt Name: deb Blok-L

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 23, 1981

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC1

Launch Vehicle

Molniya 8K78M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

48265

International Designator

1981-123E

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:22:40 GMT

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Inclination

62.34°

Right Ascension

60.15°

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Argument of Perigee

277.26°

Period

656.30 min

Mean Motion

2.19 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-6 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Blok-L

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSNR

Country

USSR

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 48265U 81123E   26184.34907895 -.00000018  00000+0  00000+0 0  9994

2 48265  62.3368  60.1500 7136994 277.2560 334.6654 02.19411625101087

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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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Mission

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Manufacturer

RKKE

Life Expectancy

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Configuration

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Motor

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Equipment

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Power System

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