COSMOS 1275 DEB (12950)

COSPAR: 1981-053EE | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1275

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 4, 1981

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/2

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

12950

International Designator

1981-053EE

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:52:55 GMT

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Inclination

83.01°

Right Ascension

66.07°

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Argument of Perigee

240.79°

Period

101.60 min

Mean Motion

14.17 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1275 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-1275

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

VMF

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 12950U 81053EE  26185.12008866  .00000991  00000-0  47668-3 0  9990

2 12950  83.0090  66.0678 0049594 240.7891 271.9825 14.17312224303124

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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

0.0231

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Payload

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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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