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COSMOS 886 DEB (09654)
COSPAR: 1976-126L | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-886
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 27, 1976
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09654
International Designator
1976-126L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:08:19 GMT
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Inclination
65.77°
Right Ascension
351.66°
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Argument of Perigee
86.34°
Period
106.90 min
Mean Motion
13.47 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 886 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-886
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 09654U 76126L 26200.83911889 .00001108 00000+0 45138-3 0 9996
2 09654 65.7707 351.6604 0685598 86.3447 281.5682 13.47043635361891
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
0.119
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Payload
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Transmitter Frequency
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