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COSMOS 1823 DEB (39811)
COSPAR: 1987-020EK | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1823
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 20, 1987
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC32/2
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39811
International Designator
1987-020EK
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:51:57 GMT
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Inclination
73.63°
Right Ascension
322.23°
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Argument of Perigee
83.02°
Period
115.53 min
Mean Motion
12.46 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1823 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1823
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 39811U 87020EK 26185.11941234 .00000154 00000-0 11776-2 0 9990
2 39811 73.6301 322.2259 0038701 83.0202 93.5587 12.46438789 24828
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
0.0158
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
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Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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