COSMOS 1275 DEB (42189)

COSPAR: 1981-053TD | 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

42189

International Designator

1981-053TD

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:34:23 GMT

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Inclination

83.02°

Right Ascension

281.38°

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Argument of Perigee

3.16°

Period

104.94 min

Mean Motion

13.72 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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Latest TLEs

1 42189U 81053TD  26183.52388492  .00000543  00000-0  55092-3 0  9998

2 42189  83.0188 281.3788 0120003   3.1563 357.0321 13.72187957611082

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0093

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Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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