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COSMOS 1109 DEB (32978)
COSPAR: 1979-058T | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1109
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 27, 1979
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
32978
International Designator
1979-058T
Epoch
Tue, 16 Jul 2013 17:07:59 GMT
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Inclination
71.73°
Right Ascension
74.11°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
342.85°
Period
764.99 min
Mean Motion
1.88 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1109 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1109
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PVO
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 32978U 79058T 13196.71388267 .00000008 00000-0 00000+0 0 9997
2 32978 71.7322 74.1068 5782344 342.8532 12.9269 1.88237501 57241
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
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.1
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
deb Oko
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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