COSMOS 1275 DEB (12714)

COSPAR: 1981-053BJ | 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

12714

International Designator

1981-053BJ

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:57:02 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

82.97°

Right Ascension

325.32°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

147.00°

Period

105.89 min

Mean Motion

13.60 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 12714U 81053BJ  26184.78961003  .00000390  00000-0  47735-3 0  9998

2 12714  82.9743 325.3241 0126808 147.0007 213.9137 13.59893766219155

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.1873

Visual Magnitude

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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