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COSMOS 1275 DEB (13796)
COSPAR: 1981-053GQ | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1275
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13796
International Designator
1981-053GQ
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:23:19 GMT
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Inclination
83.02°
Right Ascension
129.90°
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Argument of Perigee
75.31°
Period
104.05 min
Mean Motion
13.84 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1275 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1275
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 13796U 81053GQ 26184.84953565 .00001357 00000-0 11484-2 0 9995
2 13796 83.0239 129.8986 0113547 75.3107 314.0682 13.83974198185124
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.
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Radar Cross Section
0.041
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Payload
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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