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COSMOS 1275 DEB (17618)
COSPAR: 1981-053KM | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1275
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
17618
International Designator
1981-053KM
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:45:30 GMT
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Inclination
82.85°
Right Ascension
126.02°
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Argument of Perigee
126.34°
Period
101.90 min
Mean Motion
14.13 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1275 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1275
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 17618U 81053KM 26185.28160112 .00002981 00000-0 15686-2 0 9991
2 17618 82.8460 126.0171 0047032 126.3439 25.5730 14.13184576 96417
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
0.0101
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Payload
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Purpose
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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