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COSMOS 1249 COOLANT (27571)
COSPAR: 1981-021T | Alt Name: US-A coolant
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 5, 1981
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27571
International Designator
1981-021T
Epoch
Mon, 06 May 2024 12:02:21 GMT
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Inclination
64.96°
Right Ascension
171.27°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
157.21°
Period
103.47 min
Mean Motion
13.92 rev/day
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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 27571U 81021T 24126.50164134 .00000214 00000-0 23817-3 0 9994
2 27571 64.9649 171.2738 0038719 157.2114 203.0679 13.91692868107941
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
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0052
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
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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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