COSMOS 886 DEB (09966)

COSPAR: 1976-126BG | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-886

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 27, 1976

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC90

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

09966

International Designator

1976-126BG

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:23:03 GMT

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Inclination

65.77°

Right Ascension

189.81°

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Argument of Perigee

337.73°

Period

105.53 min

Mean Motion

13.65 rev/day

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USSR satellites Debris

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 09966U 76126BG  26200.39101699  .00002818  00000+0  94905-3 0  9998

2 09966  65.7740 189.8080 0620047 337.7265  19.7886 13.64557633375677

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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

0.037

Visual Magnitude

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Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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