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EKRAN 2 DEB (29014)
COSPAR: 1977-092K | Alt Name: Ekran 2 debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 20, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/40
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29014
International Designator
1977-092K
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:23:59 GMT
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Inclination
4.09°
Right Ascension
274.02°
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Argument of Perigee
347.83°
Period
1437.70 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
EKRAN 2 DEB
Alternative Name
Ekran 2 debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 29014U 77092K 26185.18332340 -.00000085 00000-0 00000-0 0 9991
2 29014 4.0899 274.0222 0019731 347.8252 250.1999 1.00160095 47445
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.
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1
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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