COSMOS 249 DEB (03794)

COSPAR: 1968-091BB | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-249

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 20, 1968

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC90/20

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-2A

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

03794

International Designator

1968-091BB

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:11:20 GMT

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Inclination

62.27°

Right Ascension

214.09°

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Argument of Perigee

258.01°

Period

108.19 min

Mean Motion

13.31 rev/day

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USSR satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 249 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-249

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 03794U 68091BB  26201.04954492  .00001115  00000+0  10415-2 0  9995

2 03794  62.2685 214.0903 0564984 258.0138  95.7032 13.31024186714452

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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

0.036

Visual Magnitude

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Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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