COSMOS 1188 DEB (28268)

COSPAR: 1980-050L | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1188

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 14, 1980

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC43/3

Launch Vehicle

Molniya 8K78M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

28268

International Designator

1980-050L

Epoch

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:59:59 GMT

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Inclination

70.03°

Right Ascension

102.05°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

28.45°

Period

743.18 min

Mean Motion

1.94 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1188 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-1188

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GUKOSR

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 28268U 80050L   08223.62499231 +.00000037 +00000-0 +10000-3 0  9994

2 28268 070.0256 102.0473 6546226 028.4509 354.4251 01.93760733052723

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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

1.698

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

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