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COSMOS 1275 DEB (42143)
COSPAR: 1981-053RF | 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
42143
International Designator
1981-053RF
Epoch
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:19:34 GMT
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Inclination
83.02°
Right Ascension
180.46°
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Argument of Perigee
346.78°
Period
104.26 min
Mean Motion
13.81 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 42143U 81053RF 26179.72192268 .00001118 00000-0 10063-2 0 9996
2 42143 83.0154 180.4591 0095427 346.7833 13.0827 13.81228665632482
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
0.0082
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Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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