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COSMOS 249 DEB (03583)
COSPAR: 1968-091R | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-249
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 1968
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90/20
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03583
International Designator
1968-091R
Epoch
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:00:13 GMT
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Inclination
62.08°
Right Ascension
133.61°
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Argument of Perigee
147.58°
Period
111.98 min
Mean Motion
12.86 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 249 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-249
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PVO
Country
USSR
Constellation
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Latest TLEs
1 03583U 68091R 26179.87516153 .00000456 00000-0 74725-3 0 9997
2 03583 62.0787 133.6128 0699774 147.5848 217.0196 12.85903345685728
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
0.036
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
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