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COSMOS 422 DEB (38531)
COSPAR: 1971-046C | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-422
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Launch Date
May 22, 1971
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38531
International Designator
1971-046C
Epoch
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:51:20 GMT
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Inclination
74.02°
Right Ascension
92.72°
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Argument of Perigee
65.60°
Period
104.62 min
Mean Motion
13.76 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 422 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-422
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RESH
Country
Russia
Constellation
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Latest TLEs
1 38531U 71046C 26186.07732189 .00000367 00000+0 39749-3 0 9998
2 38531 74.0179 92.7150 0014790 65.5998 294.6664 13.76470608645438
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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0.0134
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