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COSMOS 374 DEB (04699)
COSPAR: 1970-089R | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-374
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 23, 1970
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90/20
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04699
International Designator
1970-089R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:36:25 GMT
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Inclination
62.92°
Right Ascension
327.64°
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Argument of Perigee
202.21°
Period
97.30 min
Mean Motion
14.80 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 374 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-374
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 04699U 70089R 26200.44195750 .00007081 00000+0 71514-3 0 9993
2 04699 62.9171 327.6417 0185351 202.2051 157.0938 14.79911508716564
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
0.0564
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Mission
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Power System
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