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COSMOS 397 DEB (05529)
COSPAR: 1971-015BT | Alt Name: Kosmos-397 Group 1 debris
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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
05529
International Designator
1971-015BT
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:44:46 GMT
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Inclination
66.84°
Right Ascension
279.87°
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Argument of Perigee
64.46°
Period
99.82 min
Mean Motion
14.43 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 397 DEB
Alternative Name
Kosmos-397 Group 1 debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 05529U 71015BT 26199.61443214 .00000605 00000+0 20605-3 0 9993
2 05529 66.8409 279.8686 0041820 64.4636 296.0785 14.42567327863887
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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Launch Mass
0
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N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0142
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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