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COSMOS 1481 DEB (27907)
COSPAR: 1983-070J | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1481
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 8, 1983
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27907
International Designator
1983-070J
Epoch
Sun, 23 Apr 2023 03:02:26 GMT
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Inclination
69.51°
Right Ascension
281.35°
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Argument of Perigee
300.82°
Period
725.29 min
Mean Motion
1.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1481 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1481
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27907U 83070J 23112.12670061 .00000728 00000-0 00000+0 0 9991
2 27907 69.5115 281.3483 6399046 300.8153 11.3847 1.98541550186074
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.3731
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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