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COSMOS 839 DEB (13501)
COSPAR: 1976-067BB | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-839
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 8, 1976
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13501
International Designator
1976-067BB
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:30:24 GMT
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Inclination
66.03°
Right Ascension
135.77°
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Argument of Perigee
127.83°
Period
116.11 min
Mean Motion
12.40 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 839 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-839
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PVO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 13501U 76067BB 26185.27111616 .00000687 00000-0 28707-2 0 9990
2 13501 66.0308 135.7656 0613693 127.8303 18.6148 12.40230220 42370
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
0.0387
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Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Bus
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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