SL-8 DEB (05778)

COSPAR: 1971-114C | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-468

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SL-8 DEB Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 17, 1971

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/2

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

05778

International Designator

1971-114C

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:09:27 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

74.00°

Right Ascension

309.66°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

25.21°

Period

96.01 min

Mean Motion

15.00 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-8 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-468

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GUKOSR

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 05778U 71114C   26185.08990026  .00011846  00000-0  95867-3 0  9995
2 05778  74.0029 309.6579 0005726  25.2101 334.9364 14.99796412901959

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.
Physical Characteristics

Length

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Diameter

0

Span

0

Dry Mass

0

Launch Mass

0

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

0.0142

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Strela-2M debris 2

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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