COSMOS 1275 DEB (12773)

COSPAR: 1981-053DS | 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

12773

International Designator

1981-053DS

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:43:50 GMT

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Inclination

82.92°

Right Ascension

291.83°

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Argument of Perigee

160.27°

Period

97.65 min

Mean Motion

14.75 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

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Latest TLEs

1 12773U 81053DS  26185.03044586  .00044078  00000-0  62515-2 0  9993

2 12773  82.9179 291.8334 0078309 160.2705 200.1566 14.74661515279453

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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

0.052

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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