METEOR 2-17 DEB (38656)

COSPAR: 1988-005AZ | Alt Name: deb Meteor-2

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 30, 1988

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC32/1

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-3

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

38656

International Designator

1988-005AZ

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:49:50 GMT

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Inclination

82.52°

Right Ascension

216.96°

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Argument of Perigee

210.59°

Period

102.43 min

Mean Motion

14.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

METEOR 2-17 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Meteor-2

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 38656U 88005AZ  26184.82628095  .00001861  00000-0  11275-2 0  9994

2 38656  82.5184 216.9639 0015388 210.5897 149.4380 14.05902301628876

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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

0.0071

Visual Magnitude

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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