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COSMOS 1579 COOLANT (27572)
COSPAR: 1984-069W | Alt Name: US-A coolant
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 29, 1984
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27572
International Designator
1984-069W
Epoch
Wed, 24 Jan 2018 05:42:06 GMT
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Inclination
101.28°
Right Ascension
36.61°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
353.19°
Period
127.48 min
Mean Motion
11.30 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1579 COOLANT
Alternative Name
US-A coolant
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VMF
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 27572U 84069W 18023.23757616 -.00000024 00000-0 10000-3 0 9992
2 27572 101.2757 36.6114 0693755 353.1882 6.0487 11.29583020812775
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
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.0031
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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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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