METEOR 1-17 DEB (57543)

COSPAR: 1974-025J | 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

57543

International Designator

1974-025J

Epoch

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:57:48 GMT

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Inclination

81.20°

Right Ascension

256.16°

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Argument of Perigee

238.31°

Period

101.27 min

Mean Motion

14.22 rev/day

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Meteor constellation USSR satellites Debris

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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Latest TLEs

1 57543U 74025J   26197.49847803  .00001951  00000+0  87946-3 0  9992

2 57543  81.1968 256.1568 0007031 238.3149 121.7343 14.21891672161733

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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.

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Manufacturer

VNIEM

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