COSMOS 1247 DEB (12984)

COSPAR: 1981-016F | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1247

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 19, 1981

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC16/2

Launch Vehicle

Molniya 8K78M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

12984

International Designator

1981-016F

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:21:41 GMT

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Inclination

69.55°

Right Ascension

5.74°

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Argument of Perigee

338.18°

Period

710.56 min

Mean Motion

2.03 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1247 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-1247

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GUKOS

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 12984U 81016F   26184.26506522  .00000438  00000-0  00000-0 0  9994

2 12984  69.5512   5.7377 6114297 338.1819   4.1370  2.02658010330292

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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.

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Radar Cross Section

2.5774

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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