COSMOS 397 DEB (05763)

COSPAR: 1971-015CF | Alt Name: Unknown deb

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 25, 1971

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC90/20

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

05763

International Designator

1971-015CF

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:21:19 GMT

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Inclination

66.90°

Right Ascension

198.95°

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Argument of Perigee

233.86°

Period

107.32 min

Mean Motion

13.42 rev/day

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USSR satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 397 DEB

Alternative Name

Unknown deb

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 05763U 71015CF  26200.72314204  .00001156  00000+0  14478-2 0  9996

2 05763  66.8969 198.9519 0373279 233.8601 122.7375 13.41781232657246

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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

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Radar Cross Section

0.0227

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

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Material Composition

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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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