COSMOS 1691 DEB (17168)

COSPAR: 1985-094S | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1695

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 9, 1985

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC32/1

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-3

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

17168

International Designator

1985-094S

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:24:48 GMT

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Inclination

82.55°

Right Ascension

151.95°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

55.65°

Period

109.55 min

Mean Motion

13.15 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1691 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-1695

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSN

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 17168U 85094S   26185.14223126  .00003104  00000-0  82277-2 0  9998

2 17168  82.5522 151.9510 0071521  55.6514 316.7711 13.14507207905654

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

0.0346

Visual Magnitude

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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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