COSMOS 1823 DEB (39822)

COSPAR: 1987-020EW | 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

39822

International Designator

1987-020EW

Epoch

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:29:41 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

73.97°

Right Ascension

213.15°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

158.65°

Period

117.03 min

Mean Motion

12.30 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 39822U 87020EW  26169.81228954  .00000218  00000-0  19185-2 0  9991

2 39822  73.9716 213.1528 0128099 158.6531 201.9921 12.30456901981293

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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

0.0177

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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