METEOR 2-6 DEB (31406)

COSPAR: 1980-073H | Alt Name: deb Meteor-2

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 9, 1980

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC43/3

Launch Vehicle

Vostok 8A92M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

31406

International Designator

1980-073H

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:05:28 GMT

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Inclination

81.22°

Right Ascension

301.78°

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Argument of Perigee

106.63°

Period

99.36 min

Mean Motion

14.49 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

METEOR 2-6 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Meteor-2

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

KVR

Country

Russia

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 31406U 80073H   26185.04546924  .00013138  00000-0  34032-2 0  9998

2 31406  81.2162 301.7826 0038136 106.6312 253.9074 14.49312107110175

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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

0.0135

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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