COSMOS 839 DEB (17018)

COSPAR: 1976-067BJ | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-839

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 8, 1976

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/1

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

17018

International Designator

1976-067BJ

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:43:29 GMT

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Inclination

66.02°

Right Ascension

48.77°

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Argument of Perigee

74.42°

Period

115.43 min

Mean Motion

12.48 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 839 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-839

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

PVO

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 17018U 76067BJ  26184.78020461  .00000640  00000-0  23687-2 0  9990

2 17018  66.0217  48.7699 0618714  74.4170  39.4490 12.47519600885931

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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

0.0173

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

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Payload

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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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