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COSMOS 1867 COOLANT (39640)
COSPAR: 1987-060H | Alt Name: Kosmos-1867 coolant
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 10, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39640
International Designator
1987-060H
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:37:21 GMT
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Inclination
65.01°
Right Ascension
316.14°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
280.28°
Period
100.40 min
Mean Motion
14.34 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1867 COOLANT
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1867 coolant
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VMFR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 39640U 87060H 26185.06761174 .00000283 00000-0 13631-3 0 9997
2 39640 65.0106 316.1411 0018626 280.2783 79.6203 14.34270141640400
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.0018
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ARSLO
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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