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COSMOS 864 DEB (43294)
COSPAR: 1976-108C | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-864
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 29, 1976
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43294
International Designator
1976-108C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:52:49 GMT
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Inclination
82.94°
Right Ascension
136.04°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
92.65°
Period
104.65 min
Mean Motion
13.76 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 864 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-864
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VMFR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 43294U 76108C 26185.16168735 .00000129 00000-0 11631-3 0 9990
2 43294 82.9419 136.0437 0031429 92.6486 267.8269 13.76079564627143
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Launch Mass
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Parus fragment
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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