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COSMOS 1285 DEB (27801)
COSPAR: 1981-071Q | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1285
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 4, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27801
International Designator
1981-071Q
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:59:19 GMT
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Inclination
63.98°
Right Ascension
35.77°
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Argument of Perigee
37.93°
Period
727.41 min
Mean Motion
1.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1285 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1285
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 27801U 81071Q 26185.66620088 .00000989 00000+0 00000+0 0 9997
2 27801 63.9831 35.7735 7250978 37.9319 355.7846 01.97963422183913
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
0.1077
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Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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