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METEOR 2-13 DEB (43151)
COSPAR: 1985-119C | Alt Name: deb Meteor
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Launch Date
December 26, 1985
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC32/1
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-3
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NORAD ID
43151
International Designator
1985-119C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:52:22 GMT
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82.54°
Right Ascension
227.50°
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8.61°
Period
103.22 min
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13.95 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
METEOR 2-13 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Meteor
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VVKOV
Country
Russia
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Latest TLEs
1 43151U 85119C 26184.82803296 .00002326 00000-0 17095-2 0 9994
2 43151 82.5361 227.4993 0026278 8.6138 351.5473 13.95134200450261
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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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