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COSMOS 2251 DEB (37967)
COSPAR: 1993-036BPS | 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
37967
International Designator
1993-036BPS
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:47:47 GMT
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Inclination
74.01°
Right Ascension
119.74°
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Argument of Perigee
209.58°
Period
99.84 min
Mean Motion
14.42 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 37967U 93036BPS 26185.24152321 .00003295 00000-0 88268-3 0 9999
2 37967 74.0140 119.7399 0148504 209.5755 149.6944 14.42258387676688
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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Radar Cross Section
0.013
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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