SL-8 DEB (57000)

COSPAR: 1972-087L | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-3M

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 1, 1972

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/2

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57000

International Designator

1972-087L

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:16:19 GMT

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Inclination

74.04°

Right Ascension

336.16°

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Argument of Perigee

54.81°

Period

116.56 min

Mean Motion

12.35 rev/day

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USSR satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-8 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-3M

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSN

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 57000U 72087L   26185.76133910  .00000021  00000+0  28356-3 0  9997

2 57000  74.0405 336.1604 0080336  54.8105 306.0428 12.35365645568945

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Visual Magnitude

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Material Composition

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Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

RVSN

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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