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COSMOS 951 DEB (37236)
COSPAR: 1977-087D | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-951
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 13, 1977
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37236
International Designator
1977-087D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:58:28 GMT
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Inclination
82.97°
Right Ascension
141.12°
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Argument of Perigee
253.25°
Period
104.29 min
Mean Motion
13.81 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 951 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-951
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KVR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 37236U 77087D 26185.12394331 .00000753 00000-0 69995-3 0 9994
2 37236 82.9693 141.1216 0031480 253.2494 122.2867 13.80724473448497
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
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0175
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
POLK
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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