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COSMOS 1249 COOLANT (26508)
COSPAR: 1981-021K | Alt Name: US-A coolant
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 5, 1981
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26508
International Designator
1981-021K
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:21:57 GMT
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Inclination
64.97°
Right Ascension
261.24°
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Argument of Perigee
239.32°
Period
103.43 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
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 26508U 81021K 26183.59857729 .00000114 00000-0 15692-3 0 9997
2 26508 64.9661 261.2372 0061280 239.3196 189.4160 13.92259966660810
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
0.006
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Payload
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Purpose
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Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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