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SL-14 DEB (69736)
COSPAR: 1986-006E | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 17, 1986
Launch Site
PKMTR
Launch Pad
LC32/1
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
69736
International Designator
1986-006E
Epoch
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:26:14 GMT
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Inclination
82.55°
Right Ascension
166.04°
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Argument of Perigee
322.19°
Period
97.59 min
Mean Motion
14.76 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-14 DEB
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 69736U 86006E 26178.22655589 .00004409 00000-0 57410-3 0 9994
2 69736 82.5499 166.0388 0117539 322.1875 37.1118 14.75630473 56783
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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Material Composition
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
YUZH
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Configuration
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Power System
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
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