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COSMOS 651 DEB (44566)
COSPAR: 1974-029E | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-651 reactor
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 15, 1974
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90/19
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44566
International Designator
1974-029E
Epoch
Wed, 17 Jun 2020 18:10:13 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
64.97°
Right Ascension
308.70°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
32.98°
Period
103.02 min
Mean Motion
13.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 651 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-651 reactor
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VMFR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 44566U 74029E 20168.75710572 .00001446 00000-0 10836-2 0 9993
2 44566 64.9700 308.6986 0021745 32.9772 327.2646 13.97800911146709
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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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
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