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COSMOS 1691 DEB (43318)
COSPAR: 1985-094AC | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1695
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 9, 1985
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC32/1
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43318
International Designator
1985-094AC
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:10:31 GMT
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Inclination
82.58°
Right Ascension
28.44°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
145.44°
Period
112.27 min
Mean Motion
12.83 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1691 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1695
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 43318U 85094AC 26183.84064314 .00000845 00000+0 35340-2 0 9998
2 43318 82.5836 28.4354 0019826 145.4418 214.7978 12.82588017546669
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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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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