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COSMOS 985 DEB (23836)
COSPAR: 1978-007D | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-985
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 17, 1978
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23836
International Designator
1978-007D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:04:08 GMT
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Inclination
82.93°
Right Ascension
103.14°
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Argument of Perigee
235.32°
Period
102.52 min
Mean Motion
14.05 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 985 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-985
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VMF
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 23836U 78007D 26185.25287931 .00001172 00000-0 71979-3 0 9990
2 23836 82.9302 103.1405 0036480 235.3241 279.2462 14.04582619643626
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
0.0167
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Unknown
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