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COSMOS 1275 DEB (39956)
COSPAR: 1981-053NS | 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
39956
International Designator
1981-053NS
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:46:04 GMT
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Inclination
83.02°
Right Ascension
260.60°
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Argument of Perigee
243.67°
Period
104.60 min
Mean Motion
13.77 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 39956U 81053NS 26184.94866585 .00001507 00000-0 14447-2 0 9996
2 39956 83.0162 260.5994 0118013 243.6693 115.2306 13.76724246604613
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0022
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Material Composition
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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