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COSMOS 903 DEB (32962)
COSPAR: 1977-027H | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-903
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 11, 1977
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
32962
International Designator
1977-027H
Epoch
Sat, 17 Sep 2011 21:35:32 GMT
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Inclination
67.19°
Right Ascension
280.72°
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Argument of Perigee
53.25°
Period
723.99 min
Mean Motion
1.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 903 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-903
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PVO
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 32962U 77027H 11259.89968049 -.00000695 00000-0 00000+0 0 9996
2 32962 67.1851 280.7157 6080929 53.2508 357.9332 1.98897443 47937
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
0.0079
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
deb Oko
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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