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COSMOS 970 DEB (14442)
COSPAR: 1977-121BE | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-970
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 21, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14442
International Designator
1977-121BE
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:20:09 GMT
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Inclination
65.37°
Right Ascension
57.33°
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Argument of Perigee
304.04°
Period
103.89 min
Mean Motion
13.86 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 970 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-970
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 14442U 77121BE 26185.09733341 .00001717 00000-0 15621-2 0 9998
2 14442 65.3678 57.3293 0015503 304.0444 208.9729 13.86078624404150
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
0.0095
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Payload
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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