COSMOS 2251 DEB (34024)

COSPAR: 1993-036HK | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-2251

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 16, 1993

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/1

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

34024

International Designator

1993-036HK

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:47:09 GMT

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Inclination

74.05°

Right Ascension

303.17°

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Argument of Perigee

307.42°

Period

100.31 min

Mean Motion

14.36 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 2251 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-2251

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

KVR

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 34024U 93036HK  26185.11608052  .00000407  00000-0  15006-3 0  9995

2 34024  74.0475 303.1679 0022085 307.4247 230.7335 14.35600343909421

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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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Radar Cross Section

0.0817

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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