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COSMOS 2251 DEB (34313)
COSPAR: 1993-036NK | 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
34313
International Designator
1993-036NK
Epoch
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:20:00 GMT
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Inclination
73.95°
Right Ascension
66.82°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
196.53°
Period
90.52 min
Mean Motion
15.91 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 34313U 93036NK 26092.01389171 .03171162 91498-2 11227-1 0 9992
2 34313 73.9459 66.8189 0019600 196.5317 163.5281 15.90874205907608
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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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.061
Visual Magnitude
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Material Composition
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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