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COSMOS 1217 DEB (26918)
COSPAR: 1980-085G | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1217
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 24, 1980
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26918
International Designator
1980-085G
Epoch
Wed, 20 May 2020 12:52:41 GMT
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Inclination
70.90°
Right Ascension
292.95°
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Argument of Perigee
299.19°
Period
700.68 min
Mean Motion
2.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1217 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1217
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 26918U 80085G 20140.53659466 -.00000352 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 26918 70.9012 292.9457 5941472 299.1910 14.2971 2.05514597169770
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
0.459
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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