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COSMOS 2251 DEB (37331)
COSPAR: 1993-036BKX | 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
37331
International Designator
1993-036BKX
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:37:36 GMT
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Inclination
74.07°
Right Ascension
59.63°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
24.28°
Period
100.30 min
Mean Motion
14.36 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 37331U 93036BKX 26182.98444739 .00001299 00000-0 45082-3 0 9998
2 37331 74.0737 59.6322 0055984 24.2815 336.0956 14.35668843876479
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0158
Visual Magnitude
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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