SL-6 R/B(2)
SL-6 R/B(2) is a debris operated by Russia, currently in a highly elliptical orbit ranging from 580 km to 40,422 km. It completes one orbit of Earth roughly every 731 minutes at an inclination of 63.4°. It was launched in 1987. Track its live position and see when it passes over your location on azmth.
Orbital data
- NORAD ID
- 17333
- COSPAR ID
- 1987-008D
- Type
- Debris
- Orbit
- HEO
- Perigee (lowest)
- 580 km
- Apogee (highest)
- 40,422 km
- Inclination
- 63.35°
- Orbital period
- 731 min
- Launch year
- 1987
- Operator
- Russia
Orbital data updated: 2026-07-21 · from CelesTrak, refreshed every 2 hours.
About HEO orbit
Highly Elliptical Orbit. An elongated orbit that swings close to Earth at perigee and far away at apogee. Includes Molniya and Tundra orbits used for high-latitude coverage.
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