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COSMOS 2251 DEB (37293)
COSPAR: 1993-036BJH | 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
37293
International Designator
1993-036BJH
Epoch
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:21:23 GMT
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Inclination
73.92°
Right Ascension
305.43°
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Argument of Perigee
342.50°
Period
100.19 min
Mean Motion
14.37 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 37293U 93036BJH 24120.88985173 .00003170 00000-0 10380-2 0 9998
2 37293 73.9219 305.4281 0075577 342.5026 17.3523 14.37256148568464
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0155
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Material Composition
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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