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COSMOS 1331 DEB (37863)
COSPAR: 1982-001E | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1331
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 7, 1982
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37863
International Designator
1982-001E
Epoch
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:27:34 GMT
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Inclination
74.05°
Right Ascension
79.04°
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Argument of Perigee
13.23°
Period
99.94 min
Mean Motion
14.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1331 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1331
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KVR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 37863U 82001E 26181.97748678 .00000304 00000-0 10286-3 0 9999
2 37863 74.0461 79.0417 0022184 13.2257 346.9475 14.40865128704543
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
0.0053
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Strela-2M late debris
Purpose
Unknown
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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