COSMOS 2251 DEB (34672)

COSPAR: 1993-036XS | 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

34672

International Designator

1993-036XS

Epoch

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:02:06 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

74.03°

Right Ascension

301.16°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

328.03°

Period

100.23 min

Mean Motion

14.37 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 34672U 93036XS  26180.04312678  .00000434  00000-0  15578-3 0  9991

2 34672  74.0339 301.1596 0025046 328.0317 150.1836 14.36675888680257

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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

0.0142

Visual Magnitude

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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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