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METEOR 1-16 DEB (42999)
COSPAR: 1974-011C | Alt Name: deb Meteor
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 5, 1974
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Vostok 8A92M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42999
International Designator
1974-011C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:17:42 GMT
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Inclination
81.23°
Right Ascension
328.49°
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Argument of Perigee
230.00°
Period
99.69 min
Mean Motion
14.44 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
METEOR 1-16 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Meteor
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VVKOV
Country
Russia
Constellation
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 42999U 74011C 26185.13730247 .00013375 00000-0 38411-2 0 9993
2 42999 81.2342 328.4870 0032922 229.9968 129.8332 14.44484838517223
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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