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COSMOS 249 DEB (03790)
COSPAR: 1968-091AX | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-249 [*]
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 1968
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90/20
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03790
International Designator
1968-091AX
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:11:07 GMT
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Inclination
62.99°
Right Ascension
265.11°
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Argument of Perigee
317.60°
Period
107.41 min
Mean Motion
13.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 249 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-249 [*]
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 03790U 68091AX 26185.21606138 .00000635 00000-0 29059-3 0 9994
2 03790 62.9942 265.1051 0713795 317.5954 37.1951 13.40706122769766
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
0.0792
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Payload
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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