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COSMOS 1317 DEB (35512)
COSPAR: 1981-108M | 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
35512
International Designator
1981-108M
Epoch
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:26:21 GMT
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Inclination
71.03°
Right Ascension
285.95°
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Argument of Perigee
117.60°
Period
713.54 min
Mean Motion
2.02 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 35512U 81108M 11233.51830035 -.00000392 00000-0 00000+0 0 9993
2 35512 71.0292 285.9470 5250671 117.5964 9.6083 2.01810936 40766
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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Radar Cross Section
0.3981
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Payload
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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