COSMOS 1285 DEB (12993)

COSPAR: 1981-071E | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1285

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 4, 1981

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC16/2

Launch Vehicle

Molniya 8K78M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

12993

International Designator

1981-071E

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:48:48 GMT

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Inclination

67.20°

Right Ascension

81.84°

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Argument of Perigee

6.30°

Period

727.81 min

Mean Motion

1.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1285 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-1285

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 12993U 81071E   26184.70055617 -.00000054  00000-0  00000-0 0  9993

2 12993  67.2033  81.8450 6435996   6.3044 359.0861  1.97854776238539

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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

2.1978

Visual Magnitude

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

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Configuration

Unknown

Motor

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Equipment

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Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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