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COSMOS 1030 DEB (12907)
COSPAR: 1978-083E | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1030
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 6, 1978
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12907
International Designator
1978-083E
Epoch
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:29:35 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
61.98°
Right Ascension
1.58°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
60.77°
Period
429.78 min
Mean Motion
3.35 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1030 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1030
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PVO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 12907U 78083E 26168.60388087 .01797484 -18105-6 19627-2 0 9997
2 12907 61.9811 1.5791 6552167 60.7653 348.9026 3.35055981334831
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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Span
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
1.9134
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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