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METEOR 2-7 DEB (36879)
COSPAR: 1981-043S | Alt Name: deb Meteor-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Vostok 8A92M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
36879
International Designator
1981-043S
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:58:28 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
81.21°
Right Ascension
270.69°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
351.14°
Period
96.83 min
Mean Motion
14.87 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
METEOR 2-7 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Meteor-2
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KVR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 36879U 81043S 26184.95727750 .00042602 00000-0 47106-2 0 9996
2 36879 81.2130 270.6875 0003801 351.1431 8.9714 14.87174611658676
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0153
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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