COSMOS 917 DEB (27885)

COSPAR: 1977-047H | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-917

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 16, 1977

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC43/4

Launch Vehicle

Molniya 8K78M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

27885

International Designator

1977-047H

Epoch

Mon, 10 Mar 2014 23:00:03 GMT

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Inclination

66.91°

Right Ascension

299.13°

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Argument of Perigee

61.76°

Period

705.48 min

Mean Motion

2.04 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 917 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-917

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

PVO

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 27885U 77047H   14068.95837890 -.00000216  00000-0  00000+0 0  9992

2 27885  66.9118 299.1317 5994653  61.7590 343.7769  2.04115500353631

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0251

Visual Magnitude

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Technical Details

Payload

deb Oko

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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