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SL-6 DEB (08930)
COSPAR: 1976-062D | Alt Name: deb Blok-I
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 1, 1976
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08930
International Designator
1976-062D
Decay Date
7/20/1976
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-6 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Blok-I
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
Constellation
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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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