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COSMOS 1261 DEB (12892)
COSPAR: 1981-031E | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1261
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 31, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12892
International Designator
1981-031E
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:13:00 GMT
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Inclination
62.09°
Right Ascension
81.53°
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Argument of Perigee
47.97°
Period
649.26 min
Mean Motion
2.22 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1261 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1261
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PVO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 12892U 81031E 26184.96736507 .00558076 45107-6 51260-2 0 9999
2 12892 62.0892 81.5341 7372404 47.9707 354.6010 2.21790932259802
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
1.1082
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Payload
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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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