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METEOR 1-17 DEB (57537)
COSPAR: 1974-025C | Alt Name: deb Meteor (M) 22L
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 24, 1974
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Vostok 8A92M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57537
International Designator
1974-025C
Epoch
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:12:33 GMT
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Inclination
81.20°
Right Ascension
257.20°
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Argument of Perigee
6.47°
Period
101.07 min
Mean Motion
14.25 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
METEOR 1-17 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Meteor (M) 22L
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOSR/GMS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 57537U 74025C 26193.88372462 .00002431 00000+0 10389-2 0 9998
2 57537 81.1990 257.1988 0006489 6.4709 353.6552 14.24736879154370
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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Manufacturer
VNIEM
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