COSMOS 2306 DEB (26595)

COSPAR: 1995-008X | Alt Name: Kosmos-2306 SS 16

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 2, 1995

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/1

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

26595

International Designator

1995-008X

Decay Date

10/29/2000

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 2306 DEB

Alternative Name

Kosmos-2306 SS 16

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

PVO

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

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

Length

0.2

Diameter

0.2

Span

0.2

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Sphere

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

ESO

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

YUZHUA

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

ESO

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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