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COSMOS 1285 DEB (25841)
COSPAR: 1981-071K | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1285
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 4, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25841
International Designator
1981-071K
Epoch
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:47:22 GMT
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Inclination
67.15°
Right Ascension
49.81°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
138.54°
Period
727.02 min
Mean Motion
1.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1285 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1285
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 25841U 81071K 11233.74123447 -.00000670 +00000-0 +10000-3 0 9997
2 25841 067.1462 049.8124 6054066 138.5354 287.4894 01.98069629102894
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
0.0501
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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