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SL-8 DEB (06277)
COSPAR: 1972-062C | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-514 [*]
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 16, 1972
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06277
International Designator
1972-062C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:41:09 GMT
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Inclination
82.86°
Right Ascension
4.78°
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Argument of Perigee
118.42°
Period
104.09 min
Mean Motion
13.83 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-8 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-514 [*]
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 06277U 72062C 26185.23691380 .00000032 00000-0 14967-4 0 9999
2 06277 82.8553 4.7838 0007252 118.4217 60.7973 13.83472787707843
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
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Radar Cross Section
0.354
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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