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COSMOS 248 DEB (03571)
COSPAR: 1968-090B | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-248
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 19, 1968
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90/19
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03571
International Designator
1968-090B
Decay Date
12/28/1968
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 248 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-248
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PVO
Country
USSR
Constellation
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Related Satellites
Major Events
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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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Launch Mass
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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