COSMOS 2251 DEB (35606)

COSPAR: 1993-036AMZ | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-2251

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 16, 1993

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/1

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

35606

International Designator

1993-036AMZ

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:25:51 GMT

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Inclination

73.81°

Right Ascension

47.01°

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Argument of Perigee

220.13°

Period

107.35 min

Mean Motion

13.41 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 2251 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-2251

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

KVR

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 35606U 93036AMZ 26184.85129171  .00000736  00000-0  74426-3 0  9998

2 35606  73.8095  47.0061 0453043 220.1307 136.5511 13.41457979637633

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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

0.0023

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

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Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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