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COSMOS 1247 DEB (28270)
COSPAR: 1981-016L | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1247
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 19, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28270
International Designator
1981-016L
Epoch
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:48:43 GMT
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Inclination
69.13°
Right Ascension
359.13°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
340.98°
Period
711.20 min
Mean Motion
2.02 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1247 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1247
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28270U 81016L 26166.49216503 -.00000830 00000-0 00000-0 0 9998
2 28270 69.1287 359.1270 6238986 340.9821 3.4570 2.02474798186074
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
0.0873
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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
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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