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COSMOS 931 DEB (14000)
COSPAR: 1977-068G | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-931
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 20, 1977
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14000
International Designator
1977-068G
Epoch
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:40:06 GMT
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Inclination
71.58°
Right Ascension
153.21°
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Argument of Perigee
352.82°
Period
718.83 min
Mean Motion
2.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 931 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-931
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PVO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 14000U 77068G 24049.56952014 -.00000022 00000-0 00000+0 0 9998
2 14000 71.5759 153.2097 5155585 352.8162 23.9570 2.00325698317786
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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0
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N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.298
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Unknown
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Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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