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COSMOS 1112 DEB (11603)
COSPAR: 1979-063R | Alt Name: Kosmos-1112 SS 14
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 6, 1979
Launch Site
KYMSC
Launch Pad
LC107/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
11603
International Designator
1979-063R
Decay Date
11/12/1979
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1112 DEB
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1112 SS 14
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PVO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Sphere
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ESO
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
YUZH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ESO
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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