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COSMOS 1247 DEB (26786)
COSPAR: 1981-016J | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1247
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 19, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26786
International Designator
1981-016J
Epoch
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:51:29 GMT
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Inclination
70.34°
Right Ascension
32.87°
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Argument of Perigee
331.17°
Period
701.96 min
Mean Motion
2.05 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1247 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1247
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 26786U 81016J 25258.36909175 -.00000620 00000-0 00000-0 0 9996
2 26786 70.3413 32.8740 5689468 331.1693 6.6416 2.05138850219114
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
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Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.3746
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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