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COSMOS 1066 DEB (45656)
COSPAR: 1978-121D | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1066
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 23, 1978
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Vostok 8A92M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45656
International Designator
1978-121D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:50:55 GMT
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Inclination
81.23°
Right Ascension
207.95°
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Argument of Perigee
332.52°
Period
100.20 min
Mean Motion
14.37 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1066 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1066
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSNR
Country
USSR
Constellation
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Latest TLEs
1 45656U 78121D 26185.41036181 .00007960 00000+0 26633-2 0 9994
2 45656 81.2294 207.9546 0025964 332.5210 27.4601 14.37124746321509
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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