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COSMOS 1275 DEB (39939)
COSPAR: 1981-053MZ | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1275
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39939
International Designator
1981-053MZ
Epoch
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:24:24 GMT
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Inclination
82.82°
Right Ascension
95.33°
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Argument of Perigee
165.69°
Period
104.45 min
Mean Motion
13.79 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1275 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1275
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 39939U 81053MZ 26164.10028803 .00000508 00000-0 47732-3 0 9990
2 39939 82.8184 95.3262 0069410 165.6913 194.6233 13.78657623604189
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
0.0043
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Payload
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Power System
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Unknown
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