COSMOS 1249 COOLANT (29444)

COSPAR: 1981-021W | Alt Name: US-A coolant

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 5, 1981

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC90

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

29444

International Designator

1981-021W

Epoch

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:41 GMT

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Inclination

64.96°

Right Ascension

21.02°

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Argument of Perigee

259.21°

Period

103.59 min

Mean Motion

13.90 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1249 COOLANT

Alternative Name

US-A coolant

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

VMF

Country

Russia

Constellation

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 29444U 81021W   26182.25047480  .00000095  00000-0  14768-3 0  9997

2 29444  64.9632  21.0203 0065738 259.2131 100.1528 13.90115122606155

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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

0.0065

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Technical Details

Payload

[UNID]

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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