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COSMOS 1900 DEB (43499)
COSPAR: 1987-101D | Alt Name: Kosmos-1900 coolant
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 12, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43499
International Designator
1987-101D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:48:05 GMT
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Inclination
66.08°
Right Ascension
301.02°
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Argument of Perigee
74.73°
Period
98.61 min
Mean Motion
14.60 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1900 DEB
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1900 coolant
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VMFR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43499U 87101D 26185.03340020 .00000662 00000-0 15847-3 0 9992
2 43499 66.0838 301.0155 0023251 74.7343 285.6334 14.60227703597204
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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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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