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COSMOS 1247 DEB (12992)
COSPAR: 1981-016H | 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
12992
International Designator
1981-016H
Epoch
Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:38:40 GMT
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Inclination
68.75°
Right Ascension
25.50°
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Argument of Perigee
348.94°
Period
711.02 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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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 12992U 81016H 25300.19352463 -.00000854 00000-0 00000-0 0 9990
2 12992 68.7531 25.5004 6218454 348.9441 2.1450 2.02527185227065
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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Radar Cross Section
0.3658
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Payload
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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