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COSMOS 1481 DEB (14192)
COSPAR: 1983-070E | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1481
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 8, 1983
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14192
International Designator
1983-070E
Epoch
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:08:18 GMT
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Inclination
70.44°
Right Ascension
235.20°
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Argument of Perigee
234.77°
Period
708.86 min
Mean Motion
2.03 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1481 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1481
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 14192U 83070E 26181.54743529 .00000647 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 14192 70.4434 235.1999 5614863 234.7685 206.2054 2.03141999239895
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
2.2521
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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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
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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