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SL-8 DEB (56997)
COSPAR: 1971-086K | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-3M
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 13, 1971
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56997
International Designator
1971-086K
Epoch
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:13:56 GMT
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Inclination
74.03°
Right Ascension
328.23°
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Argument of Perigee
268.84°
Period
117.27 min
Mean Motion
12.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-8 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-3M
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
Constellation
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 56997U 71086K 26191.09301108 .00000020 00000+0 30356-3 0 9990
2 56997 74.0266 328.2252 0075250 268.8384 208.8565 12.27908618566101
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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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
RVSN
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Power System
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