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SL-13 DEB (06400)
COSPAR: 1973-017C | Alt Name: deb 8S812
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 3, 1973
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06400
International Designator
1973-017C
Decay Date
4/10/1973
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-13 DEB
Alternative Name
deb 8S812
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
Constellation
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Related Satellites
Major Events
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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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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Technical Details
Payload
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Mission
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