COSMOS 2251 DEB (47051)

COSPAR: 1993-036BXF | 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

47051

International Designator

1993-036BXF

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:26:55 GMT

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Inclination

74.10°

Right Ascension

211.42°

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Argument of Perigee

277.71°

Period

105.28 min

Mean Motion

13.68 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 47051U 93036BXF 26184.85203317  .00001223  00000-0  97806-3 0  9999

2 47051  74.0984 211.4169 0343391 277.7052 266.1464 13.67773571627144

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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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