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COSMOS 2251 DEB (34059)
COSPAR: 1993-036JW | 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
34059
International Designator
1993-036JW
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:41:03 GMT
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Inclination
74.04°
Right Ascension
163.63°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
196.96°
Period
99.03 min
Mean Motion
14.54 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 34059U 93036JW 26184.36184117 .00002156 00000-0 51637-3 0 9993
2 34059 74.0365 163.6305 0018204 196.9629 283.3670 14.54054874914037
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
0.043
Visual Magnitude
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Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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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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