COSMOS 1249 COOLANT (26911)

COSPAR: 1981-021Q | Alt Name: US-A coolant

Image
COSMOS 1249 COOLANT Satellite Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details

Launch Date

March 5, 1981

Launch Pad

LC90

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

26911

International Designator

1981-021Q

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:32:35 GMT

Apogee

Calculating...

Perigee

Calculating...

Inclination

64.96°

Right Ascension

264.52°

Eccentricity

Calculating...

Argument of Perigee

248.11°

Period

103.46 min

Mean Motion

13.92 rev/day

Latitude

Calculating...

Longitude

Calculating...

Altitude

Calculating...

Velocity

Calculating...

Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1249 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 26911U 81021Q   26184.98097194  .00000098  00000-0  14561-3 0  9996
2 26911  64.9625 264.5185 0064116 248.1099 293.8148 13.91896614660033

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

Length

0

Diameter

0

Span

0

Dry Mass

0

Launch Mass

0

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

0.0079

Visual Magnitude

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

Map
This tool will help you track the satellite's position and predict its upcoming passes over your location. Simply input the coordinates or click the geolocation button to get started.
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration

Satellite Articles

View All Posts »

Learn more about satellites and other related topics.

Starlink Adds $10/Mo Hardware Fee & Price Hike | KeepTrack X Report

Starlink Adds $10/Mo Hardware Fee & Price Hike | KeepTrack X Report

Starlink shifts to monthly hardware rental fees while SpaceX preps Booster 20 for Flight 13 — 10,558 satellites now operational worldwide.

SpaceMobile-006 (BlueBird 6)

SpaceMobile-006 (BlueBird 6)

The largest commercial antenna ever deployed in low Earth orbit belongs to a company most people have never heard of. AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 6 is either the future of cellular connectivity or the most ambitious overreach in telecom history - and it just finished unfolding.

X Report 27 Nov 2025

X Report 27 Nov 2025

SpaceX's plans for the Transporter-15 mission are temporarily delayed as the Falcon 9 launch was scrubbed. The next launch attempt is now targeted for Friday, Nov. 28, with hopes of delivering 140 payloads into sun-synchronous orbit.

X Report 7 Aug 2025

X Report 7 Aug 2025

SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts are set to return to Earth, while Impulse Space takes strides in spacecraft capabilities. Additionally, SpaceX prepares to launch 24 Amazon Project Kuiper satellites.

X Report 21 Jan 2025

X Report 21 Jan 2025

SpaceX successfully launches 21 Starlink satellites, marking their return post-Starship explosion. Starship's recent test flight leaves debris washing ashore, while Blue Origin's New Glenn debut sparks discussion.

Space Brief 22 Jul 2025

Space Brief 22 Jul 2025

Today's highlights include ExoMars' successful parachute test, developments in military satellite systems, and leadership changes at NASA Goddard.

Starship V3 Debuts on Flight 12 May 20 | KeepTrack X Report

Starship V3 Debuts on Flight 12 May 20 | KeepTrack X Report

SpaceX's first Starship V3 launches May 20 on Flight 12, as Starlink's 10,354 active sats force a historic carrier alliance.

SpaceX Wins $57M Golden Dome Satellite Crosslink Deal | KeepTrack Space Brief

SpaceX Wins $57M Golden Dome Satellite Crosslink Deal | KeepTrack Space Brief

SpaceX secures $57 million military contract for Link-182 satellite crosslink demo supporting Golden Dome missile defense. Also joins software working group.