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COSMOS 1579 COOLANT (27739)
COSPAR: 1984-069Z | 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
27739
International Designator
1984-069Z
Epoch
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:01:00 GMT
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Inclination
65.05°
Right Ascension
178.24°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
312.23°
Period
103.51 min
Mean Motion
13.91 rev/day
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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 27739U 84069Z 23327.20903475 .00000249 00000-0 26615-3 0 9990
2 27739 65.0492 178.2447 0054653 312.2293 47.4140 13.91167110 92588
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
0.0033
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Payload
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Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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