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COSMOS 970 DEB (17732)
COSPAR: 1977-121BP | Alt Name: deb Kosmos
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 21, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
17732
International Designator
1977-121BP
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:24:58 GMT
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Inclination
65.81°
Right Ascension
247.22°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
212.59°
Period
102.85 min
Mean Motion
14.00 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 970 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 17732U 77121BP 26183.47567194 .00001568 00000-0 98896-3 0 9994
2 17732 65.8050 247.2172 0169850 212.5876 146.4629 14.00133622 92264
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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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0134
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
[UNID109] RCS 0.0
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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