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COSMOS 1348 DEB (32774)
COSPAR: 1982-029H | 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
32774
International Designator
1982-029H
Epoch
Sun, 06 Oct 2013 11:01:04 GMT
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Inclination
72.95°
Right Ascension
348.21°
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Argument of Perigee
122.21°
Period
735.79 min
Mean Motion
1.96 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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Latest TLEs
1 32774U 82029H 13278.45908352 .00000012 00000-0 00000+0 0 9993
2 32774 72.9492 348.2082 4739786 122.2142 338.5339 1.95707103 62019
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
0.0089
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Payload
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NPOL
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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