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COSMOS 862 DEB (09895)
COSPAR: 1976-105M | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-862
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 1976
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09895
International Designator
1976-105M
Epoch
Tue, 10 Apr 1979 07:23:02 GMT
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Inclination
65.85°
Right Ascension
1.29°
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Argument of Perigee
309.92°
Period
718.74 min
Mean Motion
2.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 862 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-862
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PVO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 09895U 76105M 79100.30766735 .00000869 00000+0 00000+0 0 9995
2 09895 65.8544 1.2865 7047681 309.9181 3.8665 02.00350332 18174
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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Purpose
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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