COSMOS 1191 DEB (26978)

COSPAR: 1980-057J | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1191

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 2, 1980

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC41/1

Launch Vehicle

Molniya 8K78M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

26978

International Designator

1980-057J

Epoch

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 15:16:05 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

67.52°

Right Ascension

5.24°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

81.04°

Period

721.12 min

Mean Motion

2.00 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1191 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-1191

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 26978U 80057J   16053.63617664  .00000640  00000-0  00000+0 0  9995
2 26978  67.5240   5.2412 5850689  81.0399  66.1223  1.99688993112920

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

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Diameter

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Span

0

Dry Mass

0

Launch Mass

0

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

0.3342

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

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