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COSMOS 1188 DEB (26677)
COSPAR: 1980-050G | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1188
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 14, 1980
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26677
International Designator
1980-050G
Epoch
Sun, 17 Aug 2025 11:54:11 GMT
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Inclination
72.53°
Right Ascension
192.94°
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Argument of Perigee
168.18°
Period
745.47 min
Mean Motion
1.93 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1188 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1188
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PVO
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 26677U 80050G 25228.49596742 .00000193 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 26677 72.5294 192.9368 6000154 168.1775 354.5364 1.93165785223202
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
0.135
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