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COSMOS 1249 COOLANT (28211)
COSPAR: 1981-021U | Alt Name: US-A coolant
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 5, 1981
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28211
International Designator
1981-021U
Epoch
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 13:54:18 GMT
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Inclination
64.97°
Right Ascension
315.58°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
316.73°
Period
103.46 min
Mean Motion
13.92 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1249 COOLANT
Alternative Name
US-A coolant
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VMF
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28211U 81021U 22247.57938090 .00000062 00000-0 11851-3 0 9991
2 28211 64.9654 315.5780 0057272 316.7278 42.9294 13.91798571990162
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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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.0033
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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