COSMOS 2491 DEB (44991)

COSPAR: 2013-076M | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-2491

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 25, 2013

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC133/3

Launch Vehicle

Rokot

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

44991

International Designator

2013-076M

Epoch

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:24:51 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

82.40°

Right Ascension

182.20°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

32.63°

Period

114.48 min

Mean Motion

12.58 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 2491 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-2491

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

TSKHM

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 44991U 13076M   20028.68392871  .00000010  00000-0  00000+0 0  9990

2 44991  82.4030 182.2035 0070360  32.6286 327.6468 12.57912464  3011

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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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Material Composition

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Technical Details

Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

TSKHM

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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