COSMOS 1249 COOLANT (26505)

COSPAR: 1981-021G | 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

26505

International Designator

1981-021G

Epoch

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 06:38:58 GMT

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Inclination

64.96°

Right Ascension

211.33°

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Argument of Perigee

200.07°

Period

103.45 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 26505U 81021G   23336.27706235  .00000359  00000-0  34797-3 0  9999

2 26505  64.9645 211.3260 0050740 200.0750 159.8320 13.91992414474858

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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0.0059

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Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Configuration

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Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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