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COSMOS 252 DEB (19479)
COSPAR: 1968-097ET | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-252
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 1, 1968
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90/20
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19479
International Designator
1968-097ET
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:15:14 GMT
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Inclination
62.79°
Right Ascension
39.57°
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Argument of Perigee
80.82°
Period
103.08 min
Mean Motion
13.97 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 252 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-252
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 19479U 68097ET 26185.17724636 .00009375 00000-0 15693-2 0 9998
2 19479 62.7903 39.5716 0578805 80.8195 285.7828 13.97015379894741
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
0.0126
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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