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COSMOS 2392 DEB (27494)
COSPAR: 2002-037H | Alt Name: Kosmos-2392 sensor cover
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 25, 2002
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/17S40
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27494
International Designator
2002-037H
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:22:36 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
63.44°
Right Ascension
283.62°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
331.85°
Period
118.92 min
Mean Motion
12.11 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2392 DEB
Alternative Name
Kosmos-2392 sensor cover
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KVR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27494U 02037H 26185.26570271 -.00000041 00000-0 14054-3 0 9993
2 27494 63.4375 283.6160 0569593 331.8482 52.4108 12.10874774 56000
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
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.7469
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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