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COSMOS 970 DEB (14906)
COSPAR: 1977-121BK | 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
14906
International Designator
1977-121BK
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:59:45 GMT
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Inclination
65.95°
Right Ascension
146.78°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
102.54°
Period
104.86 min
Mean Motion
13.73 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 14906U 77121BK 26183.37482935 .00000322 00000-0 41559-3 0 9993
2 14906 65.9499 146.7768 0106047 102.5361 337.1293 13.73253100132457
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
0.0148
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Payload
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Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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