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SL-12 DEB (52655)
COSPAR: 2007-065M | Alt Name: deb DM2-109L SOZ-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 25, 2007
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
52655
International Designator
2007-065M
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:56:22 GMT
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Inclination
64.88°
Right Ascension
85.92°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
284.25°
Period
330.16 min
Mean Motion
4.36 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-12 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DM2-109L SOZ-1
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VVKOV
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 52655U 07065M 26199.66414750 -.00000202 00000+0 -16707-2 0 9999
2 52655 64.8846 85.9244 5539685 284.2548 22.7499 04.36156960 67069
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
deb SOZ
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
RKKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SOZ
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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