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COSMOS 970 DEB (10562)
COSPAR: 1977-121D | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-970
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 21, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10562
International Designator
1977-121D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:52:23 GMT
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Inclination
65.87°
Right Ascension
229.99°
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Argument of Perigee
75.12°
Period
107.72 min
Mean Motion
13.37 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 970 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-970
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 10562U 77121D 26185.11971962 .00000059 00000-0 24827-3 0 9990
2 10562 65.8683 229.9863 0082011 75.1151 315.6132 13.36799002363770
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0524
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Payload
Unknown
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Unknown
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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