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COSMOS 1261 DEB (12894)
COSPAR: 1981-031G | 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
12894
International Designator
1981-031G
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:22:04 GMT
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Inclination
69.76°
Right Ascension
92.68°
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Argument of Perigee
348.93°
Period
718.38 min
Mean Motion
2.00 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 12894U 81031G 26184.76533457 .00000377 00000-0 00000-0 0 9995
2 12894 69.7558 92.6826 5642661 348.9270 221.8819 2.00450414302097
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.2983
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Unknown
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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