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COSMOS 1818 COOLANT (36947)
COSPAR: 1987-011AB | Alt Name: Kosmos-1818 coolant
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 1, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
36947
International Designator
1987-011AB
Epoch
Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:06:58 GMT
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Inclination
65.01°
Right Ascension
334.97°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
284.32°
Period
100.34 min
Mean Motion
14.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1818 COOLANT
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1818 coolant
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KVR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 36947U 87011AB 23059.37984856 .00001530 00000-0 56970-3 0 9994
2 36947 65.0094 334.9715 0013592 284.3157 75.6420 14.35107477509543
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
0
Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.0032
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Unknown
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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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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