COSMOS 2491 DEB (44998)

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

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COSMOS 2491 DEB Satellite Image
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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

44998

International Designator

2013-076S

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:20:27 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

82.47°

Right Ascension

100.18°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

103.50°

Period

113.59 min

Mean Motion

12.68 rev/day

Latitude

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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

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 44998U 13076S   26184.47253641 -.00000163  00000-0 -89459-3 0  9994
2 44998  82.4716 100.1817 0088962 103.4994 257.6032 12.67760735299352

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.
Physical Characteristics

Length

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Diameter

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Span

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Dry Mass

0

Launch Mass

0

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

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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