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COSMOS 252 DEB (03557)
COSPAR: 1968-097K | 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
03557
International Designator
1968-097K
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:41:56 GMT
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Inclination
62.32°
Right Ascension
217.19°
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Argument of Perigee
254.27°
Period
108.73 min
Mean Motion
13.24 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
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Latest TLEs
1 03557U 68097K 26185.07079562 .00000436 00000-0 20455-3 0 9990
2 03557 62.3152 217.1894 0812348 254.2707 96.7329 13.24390452756441
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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0.0883
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Payload
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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