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COSMOS 686 DEB (07457)
COSPAR: 1974-074L | Alt Name: deb S1M
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 26, 1974
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K63
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07457
International Designator
1974-074L
Decay Date
11/17/1974
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 686 DEB
Alternative Name
deb S1M
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PVO
Country
USSR
Constellation
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Major Events
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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.
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Launch Mass
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N/A
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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