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COSMOS 2251 DEB (46271)
COSPAR: 1993-036BWT | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-2251
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 16, 1993
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/1
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46271
International Designator
1993-036BWT
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:09:47 GMT
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Inclination
74.05°
Right Ascension
59.64°
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Argument of Perigee
129.46°
Period
99.18 min
Mean Motion
14.52 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2251 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-2251
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KVR
Country
Russia
Constellation
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Latest TLEs
1 46271U 93036BWT 26182.92346552 .00000955 00000-0 24168-3 0 9999
2 46271 74.0456 59.6389 0039589 129.4576 231.0099 14.51865555875612
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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