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COSMOS 1275 DEB (19026)
COSPAR: 1981-053MD | 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
19026
International Designator
1981-053MD
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:46:09 GMT
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Inclination
83.17°
Right Ascension
129.70°
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Argument of Perigee
52.79°
Period
104.41 min
Mean Motion
13.79 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 19026U 81053MD 26183.82371969 .00001595 00000-0 14651-2 0 9999
2 19026 83.1657 129.6994 0117316 52.7937 336.8144 13.79205452 53669
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
0.0033
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Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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