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Starship V3's maiden flight is delayed as SpaceX rolls Booster 19 to Pad 2 for Flight 9, while Falcon 9 completes its 30th mission of 2026.
COSMOS 970 DEB (10573)
COSPAR: 1977-121Q | 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
10573
International Designator
1977-121Q
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:59:00 GMT
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Inclination
66.36°
Right Ascension
238.51°
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Argument of Perigee
58.79°
Period
106.51 min
Mean Motion
13.52 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
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Latest TLEs
1 10573U 77121Q 26185.12430834 .00000059 00000-0 19597-3 0 9999
2 10573 66.3620 238.5141 0082570 58.7929 328.1652 13.52011385392265
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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0.1628
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