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COSMOS 1867 COOLANT (39642)
COSPAR: 1987-060K | 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
39642
International Designator
1987-060K
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:21:11 GMT
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Inclination
65.01°
Right Ascension
329.48°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
282.10°
Period
100.45 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 39642U 87060K 26185.01471346 .00000266 00000-0 13212-3 0 9999
2 39642 65.0102 329.4826 0018317 282.1045 77.7988 14.33559033639961
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
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Radar Cross Section
0.0019
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
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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