COSMOS 1249 COOLANT (26503)

COSPAR: 1981-021E | Alt Name: US-A coolant

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 5, 1981

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC90

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

26503

International Designator

1981-021E

Epoch

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:21:29 GMT

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Inclination

64.96°

Right Ascension

257.49°

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Argument of Perigee

257.34°

Period

103.44 min

Mean Motion

13.92 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1249 COOLANT

Alternative Name

US-A coolant

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

VMF

Country

Russia

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 26503U 81021E   26182.84825737  .00000094  00000-0  14223-3 0  9999

2 26503  64.9583 257.4905 0064251 257.3413 219.8824 13.92163204335194

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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

0.0061

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Mission

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Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Motor

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Equipment

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Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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