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METEOR 2-7 DEB (43302)
COSPAR: 1981-043Z | Alt Name: deb Meteor-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Vostok 8A92M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43302
International Designator
1981-043Z
Epoch
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:25:12 GMT
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Inclination
81.26°
Right Ascension
45.56°
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Argument of Perigee
348.85°
Period
100.19 min
Mean Motion
14.37 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
METEOR 2-7 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Meteor-2
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KVR
Country
USSR
Constellation
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Latest TLEs
1 43302U 81043Z 26178.35084180 .00004592 00000-0 15184-2 0 9992
2 43302 81.2563 45.5612 0043823 348.8468 11.1741 14.37317021533053
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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