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COSMOS 1275 DEB (42136)
COSPAR: 1981-053QY | 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
42136
International Designator
1981-053QY
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:37:11 GMT
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Inclination
83.02°
Right Ascension
336.34°
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Argument of Perigee
203.72°
Period
102.96 min
Mean Motion
13.99 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 42136U 81053QY 26185.15082323 .00002162 00000-0 14695-2 0 9997
2 42136 83.0225 336.3409 0065017 203.7228 156.0941 13.98616390639896
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0159
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Unknown
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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