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COSMOS 1275 DEB (42214)
COSPAR: 1981-053UE | 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
42214
International Designator
1981-053UE
Epoch
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:09:04 GMT
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Inclination
83.02°
Right Ascension
184.03°
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Argument of Perigee
322.71°
Period
104.25 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 42214U 81053UE 26102.92297235 .00000864 00000-0 78138-3 0 9998
2 42214 83.0244 184.0343 0080314 322.7141 36.8459 13.81317330 47933
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
0.0065
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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