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COSMOS 249 DEB (14430)
COSPAR: 1968-091CV | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-249
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 1968
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90/20
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14430
International Designator
1968-091CV
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:54:09 GMT
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Inclination
62.24°
Right Ascension
230.98°
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Argument of Perigee
178.94°
Period
110.59 min
Mean Motion
13.02 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 249 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-249
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 14430U 68091CV 26183.74593928 .00001993 00000-0 23360-2 0 9991
2 14430 62.2411 230.9820 0663767 178.9422 297.6634 13.02139740102912
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0172
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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