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COSMOS 1275 DEB (12659)
COSPAR: 1981-053P | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1275
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12659
International Designator
1981-053P
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:16:56 GMT
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Inclination
82.74°
Right Ascension
208.71°
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Argument of Perigee
162.21°
Period
103.59 min
Mean Motion
13.90 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1275 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1275
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VMF
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 12659U 81053P 26185.05343271 .00000961 00000-0 75346-3 0 9991
2 12659 82.7394 208.7052 0064763 162.2145 227.5255 13.90090987256938
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Radar Cross Section
0.1625
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Payload
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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