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COSMOS 2251 DEB (35825)
COSPAR: 1993-036ASX | 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
35825
International Designator
1993-036ASX
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:50:57 GMT
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Inclination
74.11°
Right Ascension
167.83°
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Argument of Perigee
215.52°
Period
104.98 min
Mean Motion
13.72 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 35825U 93036ASX 26185.24372559 .00001309 00000-0 94535-3 0 9995
2 35825 74.1098 167.8264 0353154 215.5207 142.1938 13.71701746852988
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0142
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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