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COSMOS 375 DEB (04635)
COSPAR: 1970-091M | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-375
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 30, 1970
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90/20
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04635
International Designator
1970-091M
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:46:17 GMT
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Inclination
62.83°
Right Ascension
86.66°
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Argument of Perigee
221.39°
Period
110.32 min
Mean Motion
13.05 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 375 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-375
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 04635U 70091M 26185.19881762 -.00000083 00000-0 99930-5 0 9996
2 04635 62.8272 86.6633 0885494 221.3857 131.6721 13.05305881643946
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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Radar Cross Section
0.1222
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Unknown
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