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METEOR 1-17 DEB (57539)
COSPAR: 1974-025E | 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
57539
International Designator
1974-025E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:09:35 GMT
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Inclination
81.21°
Right Ascension
255.66°
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Argument of Perigee
173.63°
Period
101.45 min
Mean Motion
14.19 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57539U 74025E 26200.58999904 .00001068 00000+0 50151-3 0 9999
2 57539 81.2060 255.6597 0004278 173.6265 186.4966 14.19473343154760
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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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
VNIEM
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