COSMOS 397 DEB (14446)

COSPAR: 1971-015CQ | Alt Name: Kosmos-397 Group 1 debris

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 25, 1971

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC90/20

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

14446

International Designator

1971-015CQ

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:30:24 GMT

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Inclination

65.57°

Right Ascension

268.61°

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Argument of Perigee

136.89°

Period

105.49 min

Mean Motion

13.65 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 397 DEB

Alternative Name

Kosmos-397 Group 1 debris

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 14446U 71015CQ  26185.64611579  .00000662  00000+0  90749-3 0  9999

2 14446  65.5708 268.6087 0049928 136.8868  12.0435 13.65097711646798

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

0.0132

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

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Unknown

Material Composition

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Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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