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COSMOS 2344 DEB (24843)
COSPAR: 1997-028G | Alt Name: Kosmos-2344 sensor cover
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 6, 1997
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/17S40
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24843
International Designator
1997-028G
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:00:03 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
63.32°
Right Ascension
142.57°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
45.98°
Period
129.72 min
Mean Motion
11.10 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2344 DEB
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2344 sensor cover
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VKS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 24843U 97028G 26185.29170848 .00000021 00000-0 72919-3 0 9992
2 24843 63.3157 142.5710 1075613 45.9841 94.4898 11.10059334176353
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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Span
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.802
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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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