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COSMOS 2251 DEB (37528)
COSPAR: 1993-036BNH | 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
37528
International Designator
1993-036BNH
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:58:46 GMT
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Inclination
74.04°
Right Ascension
99.86°
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Argument of Perigee
198.45°
Period
99.23 min
Mean Motion
14.51 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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Latest TLEs
1 37528U 93036BNH 26185.04081727 .00001388 00000-0 35592-3 0 9994
2 37528 74.0368 99.8603 0020767 198.4468 161.5943 14.51138960888799
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.
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0.0094
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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