COSMOS 252 DEB (03784)

COSPAR: 1968-097AW | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-252

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 1, 1968

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC90/20

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-2A

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

03784

International Designator

1968-097AW

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:07:59 GMT

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Inclination

62.24°

Right Ascension

287.38°

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Argument of Perigee

72.39°

Period

107.67 min

Mean Motion

13.37 rev/day

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USSR satellites Debris

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 03784U 68097AW  26200.25554432  .00000236  00000+0  19924-3 0  9990

2 03784  62.2408 287.3826 0636394  72.3870 294.5586 13.37388138 74285

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0179

Visual Magnitude

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Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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