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COSMOS 252 DEB (03555)
COSPAR: 1968-097H | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-252
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 1, 1968
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90/20
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03555
International Designator
1968-097H
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:06:23 GMT
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Inclination
62.32°
Right Ascension
229.36°
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Argument of Perigee
177.75°
Period
110.05 min
Mean Motion
13.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 252 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-252
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 03555U 68097H 26185.12944028 .00000406 00000-0 18995-3 0 9995
2 03555 62.3183 229.3553 0899248 177.7462 182.8041 13.08523920739024
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.356
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Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
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ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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