The Day America Gained New Eyes on Mars
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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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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 57000U 72087L 26185.76133910 .00000021 00000+0 28356-3 0 9997
2 57000 74.0405 336.1604 0080336 54.8105 306.0428 12.35365645568945
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
Unknown
Mission
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Manufacturer
RVSN
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Equipment
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Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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