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COSMOS 1980 DEB (20301)
COSPAR: 1988-102J | Alt Name: deb Kosmos- 1980
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 23, 1988
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20301
International Designator
1988-102J
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:13:15 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
71.00°
Right Ascension
348.79°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
129.81°
Period
101.80 min
Mean Motion
14.14 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1980 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos- 1980
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 20301U 88102J 26184.84254101 .00000277 00000-0 16920-3 0 9998
2 20301 70.9988 348.7866 0014141 129.8052 230.4318 14.14491090907694
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
0.095
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Unknown
Motor
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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