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COSMOS 252 DEB (03569)
COSPAR: 1968-097V | 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
03569
International Designator
1968-097V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:03:12 GMT
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Inclination
62.29°
Right Ascension
282.10°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
143.89°
Period
103.06 min
Mean Motion
13.97 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 03569U 68097V 26200.79390036 .00002210 00000+0 44430-3 0 9992
2 03569 62.2914 282.1004 0553596 143.8940 220.0851 13.97244737823400
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0451
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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