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COSMOS 252 DEB (03555)
COSPAR: 1968-097H | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-252
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 1, 1968
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90/20
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03555
International Designator
1968-097H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:34:51 GMT
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Inclination
62.32°
Right Ascension
190.17°
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Argument of Perigee
181.04°
Period
110.05 min
Mean Motion
13.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 252 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-252
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 03555U 68097H 26200.56587506 .00000334 00000+0 16483-3 0 9994
2 03555 62.3167 190.1719 0897987 181.0405 178.8753 13.08520388741043
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Radar Cross Section
0.356
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Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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