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COSMOS 1579 COOLANT (26648)
COSPAR: 1984-069V | Alt Name: US-A coolant
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 29, 1984
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26648
International Designator
1984-069V
Epoch
Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:47:57 GMT
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Inclination
98.93°
Right Ascension
222.97°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
274.30°
Period
101.85 min
Mean Motion
14.14 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1579 COOLANT
Alternative Name
US-A coolant
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VMF
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 26648U 84069V 20035.32496802 -.00001027 00000-0 -50136-3 0 9997
2 26648 98.9332 222.9650 0083892 274.3001 209.8657 14.13795381982744
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0038
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Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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