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COSMOS 917 DEB (32966)
COSPAR: 1977-047P | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-917
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 16, 1977
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
32966
International Designator
1977-047P
Epoch
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:44:21 GMT
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Inclination
69.04°
Right Ascension
207.72°
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Argument of Perigee
97.42°
Period
765.66 min
Mean Motion
1.88 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 917 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-917
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PVO
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 32966U 77047P 10099.36413954 .00000051 00000-0 10000-3 0 9995
2 32966 69.0425 207.7156 5118664 97.4197 320.9967 1.88072006 41496
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
0.01
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Unknown
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Technical Details
Payload
deb Oko
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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