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COSMOS 886 DEB (09797)
COSPAR: 1976-126X | 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
09797
International Designator
1976-126X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:19:25 GMT
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Inclination
65.82°
Right Ascension
116.17°
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Argument of Perigee
169.63°
Period
112.34 min
Mean Motion
12.82 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 09797U 76126X 26200.76348986 .00000248 00000+0 22536-3 0 9999
2 09797 65.8154 116.1679 0900990 169.6283 192.4794 12.81845452274139
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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0.0683
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Payload
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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