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COSMOS 2251 DEB (35835)
COSPAR: 1993-036ATH | 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
35835
International Designator
1993-036ATH
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:23:27 GMT
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Inclination
74.06°
Right Ascension
290.42°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
25.89°
Period
104.08 min
Mean Motion
13.84 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 35835U 93036ATH 26182.64129346 .00000669 00000-0 44857-3 0 9991
2 35835 74.0622 290.4195 0294689 25.8862 335.6670 13.83519356644778
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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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.0094
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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