COSMOS 970 DEB (10576)

COSPAR: 1977-121T | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-970

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 21, 1977

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC90

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

10576

International Designator

1977-121T

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:55:51 GMT

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Inclination

65.84°

Right Ascension

148.85°

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Argument of Perigee

178.60°

Period

105.35 min

Mean Motion

13.67 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 10576U 77121T   26184.33045440  .00000083  00000-0  18132-3 0  9990

2 10576  65.8366 148.8472 0137087 178.6016 302.7723 13.66868658417096

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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.

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0.0999

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Mission

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Manufacturer

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Unknown

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Unknown

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Equipment

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Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

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