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COSMOS 862 DEB (09896)
COSPAR: 1976-105N | 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
09896
International Designator
1976-105N
Epoch
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 03:33:05 GMT
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Inclination
69.39°
Right Ascension
242.01°
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Argument of Perigee
258.58°
Period
720.85 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 09896U 76105N 25304.14798419 -.00000067 00000+0 00000+0 0 9990
2 09896 69.3949 242.0126 5752415 258.5826 35.0120 01.99765344243677
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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Radar Cross Section
0.344
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Unknown
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