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COSMOS 880 DEB (11197)
COSPAR: 1976-120Y | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-880
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 9, 1976
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
11197
International Designator
1976-120Y
Decay Date
3/31/1979
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 880 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-880
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PVO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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