COSMOS 970 DEB (20327)

COSPAR: 1977-121BY | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-970 [UNID]

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 21, 1977

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC90

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

20327

International Designator

1977-121BY

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:46:20 GMT

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Inclination

65.76°

Right Ascension

55.70°

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Argument of Perigee

3.54°

Period

92.30 min

Mean Motion

15.60 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 970 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-970 [UNID]

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

PKO

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 20327U 77121BY  26185.03218465  .00161349  00000-0  16522-2 0  9995

2 20327  65.7575  55.6953 0081546   3.5405 356.6309 15.60114437763061

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

0.012

Visual Magnitude

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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