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COSMOS 917 DEB (27886)
COSPAR: 1977-047J | 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
27886
International Designator
1977-047J
Epoch
Fri, 20 Jul 2018 05:12:41 GMT
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Inclination
68.47°
Right Ascension
86.30°
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Argument of Perigee
39.45°
Period
741.60 min
Mean Motion
1.94 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27886U 77047J 18200.21715231 +.00000148 +00000-0 +10000-3 0 9996
2 27886 068.4678 086.3046 5754738 039.4511 350.8934 01.94173706124277
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0521
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Technical Details
Payload
deb Oko
Purpose
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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