COSMOS 1109 DEB (12909)

COSPAR: 1979-058F | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1109

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 27, 1979

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC41/1

Launch Vehicle

Molniya 8K78M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

12909

International Designator

1979-058F

Decay Date

10/3/2015

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1109 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-1109

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

PVO

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

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

0.5203

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

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Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

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