COSMOS 970 DEB (14511)

COSPAR: 1977-121BJ | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-970

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 21, 1977

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC90

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

14511

International Designator

1977-121BJ

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:22:39 GMT

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Inclination

64.68°

Right Ascension

69.09°

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Argument of Perigee

140.62°

Period

108.89 min

Mean Motion

13.22 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

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 14511U 77121BJ  26185.14073388  .00000114  00000-0  43438-3 0  9997

2 14511  64.6800  69.0894 0137611 140.6241  13.7026 13.22424244110763

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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

0.0149

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

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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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