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COSMOS 1670 DEB (44569)
COSPAR: 1985-064F | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1670 ROCh
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 1, 1985
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44569
International Designator
1985-064F
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:38:35 GMT
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Inclination
64.90°
Right Ascension
295.73°
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Argument of Perigee
317.31°
Period
98.11 min
Mean Motion
14.68 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1670 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1670 ROCh
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VMFR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
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Latest TLEs
1 44569U 85064F 26183.94346159 .00022326 00000-0 38881-2 0 9997
2 44569 64.8967 295.7341 0030899 317.3111 149.0668 14.67737205108462
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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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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