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STARLINK-34343 DEB (69730)
COSPAR: 2025-112AB | Alt Name: N/A
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
69730
International Designator
2025-112AB
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:50:58 GMT
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Inclination
97.62°
Right Ascension
252.59°
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Argument of Perigee
165.13°
Period
94.43 min
Mean Motion
15.25 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-34343 DEB
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 69730U 25112AB 26200.57706645 .00128575 00000+0 50548-2 0 9997
2 69730 97.6164 252.5939 0022155 165.1292 195.0602 15.24896321 15590
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.
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
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