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COSMOS 2251 DEB (36366)
COSPAR: 1993-036AYT | 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
36366
International Designator
1993-036AYT
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:43:51 GMT
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Inclination
74.06°
Right Ascension
261.59°
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Argument of Perigee
241.99°
Period
100.34 min
Mean Motion
14.35 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 36366U 93036AYT 26184.94712520 .00003466 00000-0 11719-2 0 9996
2 36366 74.0645 261.5894 0086645 241.9901 117.2467 14.35132045892029
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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0.0106
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Payload
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Unknown
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