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COSMOS 1317 DEB (35508)
COSPAR: 1981-108H | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1317
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 31, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
35508
International Designator
1981-108H
Epoch
Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:05:33 GMT
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Inclination
71.39°
Right Ascension
321.11°
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Argument of Perigee
132.48°
Period
718.45 min
Mean Motion
2.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1317 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1317
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 35508U 81108H 10291.75385569 .00000654 00000-0 00000+0 0 9994
2 35508 71.3949 321.1066 5287555 132.4813 3.2597 2.00432404 15678
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.
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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