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COSMOS 860 COOLANT (29196)
COSPAR: 1976-103J | Alt Name: Kosmos-860 coolant
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 17, 1976
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29196
International Designator
1976-103J
Epoch
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:44:27 GMT
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Inclination
64.70°
Right Ascension
327.23°
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Argument of Perigee
197.46°
Period
103.79 min
Mean Motion
13.87 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 860 COOLANT
Alternative Name
Kosmos-860 coolant
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VMFR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 29196U 76103J 26179.94753538 .00000099 00000-0 15959-3 0 9993
2 29196 64.6994 327.2273 0059408 197.4551 249.6331 13.87405434656713
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0102
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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
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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