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COSMOS 397 DEB (05091)
COSPAR: 1971-015S | 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
05091
International Designator
1971-015S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:31:34 GMT
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Inclination
65.70°
Right Ascension
88.54°
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Argument of Perigee
358.00°
Period
102.09 min
Mean Motion
14.10 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 05091U 71015S 26200.81359500 .00002621 00000+0 55582-3 0 9998
2 05091 65.7049 88.5391 0463268 357.9980 1.9228 14.10456544708205
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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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.1248
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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