COSMOS 397 DEB (05094)

COSPAR: 1971-015U | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-397

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 25, 1971

Launch Pad

LC90/20

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

05094

International Designator

1971-015U

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:23:02 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

65.68°

Right Ascension

123.81°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

143.20°

Period

99.34 min

Mean Motion

14.50 rev/day

Latitude

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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 05094U 71015U   26200.89100030  .00004451  00000+0  63669-3 0  9999
2 05094  65.6829 123.8142 0312140 143.2028 219.0950 14.49532883693863

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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

Length

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Diameter

0

Span

0

Dry Mass

0

Launch Mass

0

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

0.0272

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

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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