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COSMOS 397 DEB (05277)
COSPAR: 1971-015BE | 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
05277
International Designator
1971-015BE
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:48:59 GMT
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Inclination
65.73°
Right Ascension
191.82°
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Argument of Perigee
286.84°
Period
110.67 min
Mean Motion
13.01 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
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Latest TLEs
1 05277U 71015BE 26199.99235303 .00000093 00000+0 73171-4 0 9990
2 05277 65.7314 191.8194 0918089 286.8396 63.3993 13.01180749266077
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
0.0133
Visual Magnitude
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Equipment
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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