COSMOS 1261 DEB (12893)

COSPAR: 1981-031F | 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

12893

International Designator

1981-031F

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:23:23 GMT

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Inclination

64.21°

Right Ascension

343.67°

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Argument of Perigee

25.63°

Period

716.03 min

Mean Motion

2.01 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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Latest TLEs

1 12893U 81031F   26184.30791320 -.00000771  00000-0  00000-0 0  9998

2 12893  64.2123 343.6719 7152558  25.6335 356.8702  2.01109699312434

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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

0.6731

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

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Configuration

Unknown

Motor

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Equipment

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Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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