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COSMOS 1285 DEB (27802)
COSPAR: 1981-071R | 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
27802
International Designator
1981-071R
Epoch
Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:15:04 GMT
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Inclination
68.69°
Right Ascension
228.91°
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Argument of Perigee
46.97°
Period
728.73 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27802U 81071R 20218.26047229 -.00000159 00000-0 10000-3 0 9991
2 27802 68.6939 228.9071 5557319 46.9738 347.9239 1.97602973166894
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
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.4634
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
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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