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COSMOS 970 DEB (12861)
COSPAR: 1977-121AP | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-970
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 21, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12861
International Designator
1977-121AP
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:40:58 GMT
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Inclination
65.77°
Right Ascension
209.63°
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Argument of Perigee
350.22°
Period
107.42 min
Mean Motion
13.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 970 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-970
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 12861U 77121AP 26185.02845391 .00000131 00000-0 36202-3 0 9991
2 12861 65.7711 209.6252 0101609 350.2167 32.2665 13.40554305273190
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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Radar Cross Section
0.068
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Unknown
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