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METEOR 1-17 DEB (57542)
COSPAR: 1974-025H | 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
57542
International Designator
1974-025H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:22:52 GMT
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Inclination
81.20°
Right Ascension
253.35°
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Argument of Perigee
225.29°
Period
101.28 min
Mean Motion
14.22 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57542U 74025H 26200.55755772 .00001701 00000+0 76658-3 0 9997
2 57542 81.2050 253.3484 0005791 225.2928 134.7778 14.21851346162182
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
VNIEM
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Unknown
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