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COSMOS 1275 DEB (42161)
COSPAR: 1981-053RZ | 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
42161
International Designator
1981-053RZ
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:35:56 GMT
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Inclination
82.92°
Right Ascension
74.36°
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Argument of Perigee
340.62°
Period
103.01 min
Mean Motion
13.98 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 42161U 81053RZ 26183.98329453 .00001328 00000-0 91663-3 0 9996
2 42161 82.9241 74.3568 0052004 340.6224 19.2966 13.97891307 57549
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
0.0053
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Payload
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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