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COSMOS 862 DEB (09902)
COSPAR: 1976-105P | 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
09902
International Designator
1976-105P
Epoch
Mon, 04 Jan 1993 17:14:58 GMT
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Inclination
64.56°
Right Ascension
291.09°
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Argument of Perigee
192.87°
Period
727.17 min
Mean Motion
1.98 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 09902U 76105P 93004.71873480 -.00000754 00000+0 10000-3 0 9993
2 09902 64.5621 291.0928 7203762 192.8685 127.6131 01.98028326 5637
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
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N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0064
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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