SL-8 DEB (06289)

COSPAR: 1969-024C | Alt Name: deb S3M

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 17, 1969

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/2

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

06289

International Designator

1969-024C

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:38:26 GMT

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Inclination

73.99°

Right Ascension

274.83°

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Argument of Perigee

66.76°

Period

108.41 min

Mean Motion

13.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-8 DEB

Alternative Name

deb S3M

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 06289U 69024C   26184.69336610  .00000152  00000-0  37698-3 0  9995

2 06289  73.9880 274.8331 0012591  66.7631  84.5534 13.28257304767708

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0142

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Payload

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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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