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COSMOS 249 DEB (03609)
COSPAR: 1968-091AB | 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
03609
International Designator
1968-091AB
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:05:30 GMT
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Inclination
62.27°
Right Ascension
105.22°
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Argument of Perigee
138.92°
Period
105.40 min
Mean Motion
13.66 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 249 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-249
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 03609U 68091AB 26185.17048623 .00001875 00000-0 35019-3 0 9997
2 03609 62.2721 105.2189 0733023 138.9198 226.9479 13.66263261707215
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
0.02
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Payload
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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