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COSMOS 839 DEB (17838)
COSPAR: 1976-067BK | 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
17838
International Designator
1976-067BK
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:35:28 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
65.99°
Right Ascension
39.69°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
193.39°
Period
115.51 min
Mean Motion
12.47 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 17838U 76067BK 26185.02464047 .00000747 00000-0 26923-2 0 9994
2 17838 65.9870 39.6865 0632705 193.3880 321.4017 12.46617009567648
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0135
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Equipment
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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