COSMOS 887 DEB (27881)

COSPAR: 1976-128C | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-887

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 28, 1976

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/1

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

27881

International Designator

1976-128C

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:37:16 GMT

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Inclination

82.93°

Right Ascension

86.17°

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Argument of Perigee

335.40°

Period

103.78 min

Mean Motion

13.88 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 887 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-887

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

KVR

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 27881U 76128C   26184.77588537  .00000860  00000-0  71029-3 0  9997

2 27881  82.9349  86.1716 0041111 335.4036  86.8521 13.87587376257216

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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

0.0145

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Manufacturer

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Equipment

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Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

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