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COSMOS 1124 DEB (12816)
COSPAR: 1979-077F | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1124
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 1979
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12816
International Designator
1979-077F
Epoch
Wed, 29 May 2019 12:06:12 GMT
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Inclination
66.08°
Right Ascension
279.25°
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Argument of Perigee
64.21°
Period
679.36 min
Mean Motion
2.12 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1124 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1124
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PVO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 12816U 79077F 19148.50430653 .00000084 00000-0 00000+0 0 9998
2 12816 66.0752 279.2507 6161764 64.2129 349.3076 2.11962718299923
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.
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N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.2921
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Unknown
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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