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COSMOS 397 DEB (05012)
COSPAR: 1971-015F | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-397
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 25, 1971
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90/20
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05012
International Designator
1971-015F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:52:52 GMT
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Inclination
65.73°
Right Ascension
245.14°
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Argument of Perigee
188.54°
Period
99.52 min
Mean Motion
14.47 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 397 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-397
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 05012U 71015F 26200.45338959 .00005203 00000+0 70232-3 0 9994
2 05012 65.7303 245.1352 0341299 188.5410 170.9793 14.46927717705153
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
0.028
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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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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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