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COSMOS 249 DEB (19362)
COSPAR: 1968-091DJ | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-249
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 1968
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90/20
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19362
International Designator
1968-091DJ
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:15:13 GMT
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Inclination
62.76°
Right Ascension
278.31°
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Argument of Perigee
59.44°
Period
100.93 min
Mean Motion
14.27 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 249 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-249
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 19362U 68091DJ 26185.26057056 .00010246 00000-0 13093-2 0 9999
2 19362 62.7646 278.3092 0467186 59.4359 305.1939 14.26758606922404
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
0.0108
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Payload
Unknown
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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