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COSMOS 663 DEB (45505)
COSPAR: 1974-048C | Alt Name: deb Zaliv 6
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 27, 1974
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45505
International Designator
1974-048C
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:42:36 GMT
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Inclination
82.95°
Right Ascension
156.23°
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Argument of Perigee
174.27°
Period
104.42 min
Mean Motion
13.79 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 663 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Zaliv 6
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VMFR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 45505U 74048C 26182.19625880 .00000428 00000-0 40401-3 0 9996
2 45505 82.9494 156.2279 0023476 174.2695 185.8737 13.78995884613826
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
deb Kosmos-663
Purpose
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