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COSMOS 252 DEB (03785)
COSPAR: 1968-097AX | 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
03785
International Designator
1968-097AX
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:23:14 GMT
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Inclination
62.25°
Right Ascension
215.22°
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Argument of Perigee
78.00°
Period
112.58 min
Mean Motion
12.79 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
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 03785U 68097AX 26201.01614323 .00000186 00000+0 31794-3 0 9995
2 03785 62.2497 215.2174 0787426 78.0005 290.8057 12.79136112560545
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.
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Radar Cross Section
0.0136
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Payload
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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