COSMOS 1275 DEB (42157)

COSPAR: 1981-053RV | 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

42157

International Designator

1981-053RV

Epoch

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Inclination

83.08°

Right Ascension

356.70°

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Argument of Perigee

166.69°

Period

100.12 min

Mean Motion

14.38 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

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Latest TLEs

1 42157U 81053RV  23097.43731309  .00007358  00000-0  24125-2 0  9996

2 42157  83.0822 356.6976 0011199 166.6854 193.4635 14.38258286 39069

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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.

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0.005

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Unknown

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Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

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