COSMOS 249 DEB (04008)

COSPAR: 1968-091BY | 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

04008

International Designator

1968-091BY

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:03:19 GMT

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Inclination

62.85°

Right Ascension

120.55°

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Argument of Perigee

208.12°

Period

102.87 min

Mean Motion

14.00 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 04008U 68091BY  26200.37731188  .00000252  00000+0  95541-4 0  9990

2 04008  62.8511 120.5518 0489635 208.1241 149.2558 13.99767499845209

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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Radar Cross Section

0.0573

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

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Material Composition

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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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