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COSMOS 1348 DEB (32773)
COSPAR: 1982-029G | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1348
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 7, 1982
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
32773
International Designator
1982-029G
Epoch
Wed, 03 Jul 2013 17:27:20 GMT
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Inclination
71.59°
Right Ascension
291.78°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
115.37°
Period
708.90 min
Mean Motion
2.03 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1348 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1348
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 32773U 82029G 13183.72732008 -.00000112 00000-0 00000+0 0 9992
2 32773 71.5868 291.7842 4952360 115.3653 9.3170 2.03131759 54623
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
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Span
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0501
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NPOL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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