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COSMOS 2251 DEB (34964)
COSPAR: 1993-036AET | 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
34964
International Designator
1993-036AET
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:21:06 GMT
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Inclination
73.97°
Right Ascension
357.61°
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Argument of Perigee
172.26°
Period
102.75 min
Mean Motion
14.01 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 34964U 93036AET 26182.80632192 .00003406 00000-0 18719-2 0 9998
2 34964 73.9701 357.6137 0209970 172.2594 188.1871 14.01489270872944
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0149
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Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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