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EKRAN 2 DEB (12996)
COSPAR: 1977-092J | Alt Name: Ekran 2 debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 20, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/40
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12996
International Designator
1977-092J
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:57:12 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
4.26°
Right Ascension
274.63°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
278.15°
Period
1439.54 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
EKRAN 2 DEB
Alternative Name
Ekran 2 debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 12996U 77092J 26185.20639727 -.00000186 00000-0 00000-0 0 9996
2 12996 4.2617 274.6271 0017284 278.1482 83.5544 1.00032161 84681
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.3162
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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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