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COSMOS 917 DEB (35505)
COSPAR: 1977-047S | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-917
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 16, 1977
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
35505
International Designator
1977-047S
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:35:52 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
59.98°
Right Ascension
216.46°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
63.77°
Period
713.73 min
Mean Motion
2.02 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 917 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-917
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 35505U 77047S 26184.31658120 .00001316 00000-0 10900-2 0 9993
2 35505 59.9785 216.4575 7437495 63.7722 352.4696 2.01757034146228
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0794
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Unknown
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
deb Oko
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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