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COSMOS 2251 DEB (34273)
COSPAR: 1993-036LT | 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
34273
International Designator
1993-036LT
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:34:54 GMT
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Inclination
74.04°
Right Ascension
58.08°
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Argument of Perigee
127.65°
Period
98.43 min
Mean Motion
14.63 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 34273U 93036LT 26185.06590644 .00003914 00000-0 76964-3 0 9998
2 34273 74.0353 58.0834 0014886 127.6479 23.6446 14.62894869915933
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
0.013
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Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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