Graveyard Orbit
The final resting place for retired satellites, a disposal orbit where defunct spacecraft are sent to stay out of the way
COSMOS 2251 DEB (37966)
COSPAR: 1993-036BPR | 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
37966
International Designator
1993-036BPR
Epoch
Sun, 24 May 2026 00:12:25 GMT
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Inclination
73.97°
Right Ascension
245.58°
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Argument of Perigee
8.54°
Period
93.20 min
Mean Motion
15.45 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 37966U 93036BPR 26144.00862864 .00144975 00000-0 30061-2 0 9995
2 37966 73.9694 245.5801 0010910 8.5380 351.6014 15.45046173878189
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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Span
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0136
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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