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COSMOS 970 DEB (10575)
COSPAR: 1977-121S | 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
10575
International Designator
1977-121S
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:12:42 GMT
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Inclination
65.88°
Right Ascension
252.58°
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Argument of Perigee
116.56°
Period
105.78 min
Mean Motion
13.61 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 10575U 77121S 26185.17549424 .00000035 00000-0 14183-3 0 9992
2 10575 65.8780 252.5811 0108597 116.5630 273.3208 13.61376524407633
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
0.1272
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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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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