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COSMOS 2251 DEB (34323)
COSPAR: 1993-036NV | 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
34323
International Designator
1993-036NV
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:36:33 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
73.95°
Right Ascension
81.88°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
81.11°
Period
97.30 min
Mean Motion
14.80 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 34323U 93036NV 26185.19204949 .00017318 00000-0 22371-2 0 9993
2 34323 73.9500 81.8809 0053928 81.1114 74.3787 14.79901811914447
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
Length
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Diameter
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Span
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.033
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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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