SL-12 PLAT (06744)

COSPAR: 1973-047C | Alt Name: D-1701L SOZ-2

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 21, 1973

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC81/23

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K/D

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

06744

International Designator

1973-047C

Decay Date

7/26/1973

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-12 PLAT

Alternative Name

D-1701L SOZ-2

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSN

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

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

Diameter

0.6

Span

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

110

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

SOZ

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

TSKBEM

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

SOZ

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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