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COSMOS 1286 DEB (13601)
COSPAR: 1981-072C | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1286
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 4, 1981
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13601
International Designator
1981-072C
Decay Date
10/23/1982
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1286 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1286
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VMF
Country
USSR
Constellation
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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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Material Composition
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Payload
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