METEOR 2-12 DEB (28603)

COSPAR: 1985-013C | Alt Name: deb Meteor-2

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 6, 1985

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC32/1

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-3

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

28603

International Designator

1985-013C

Epoch

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:28:30 GMT

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Inclination

82.51°

Right Ascension

26.66°

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Argument of Perigee

317.13°

Period

102.27 min

Mean Motion

14.08 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

METEOR 2-12 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Meteor-2

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

VKS

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 28603U 85013C   24256.68646025  .00033190  00000-0  19405-1 0  9998

2 28603  82.5101  26.6591 0018482 317.1266  42.8466 14.08026209571089

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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

0.0137

Visual Magnitude

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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