COSMOS 2251 DEB (47068)

COSPAR: 1993-036BXY | 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

47068

International Designator

1993-036BXY

Epoch

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:40:39 GMT

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Inclination

74.02°

Right Ascension

183.96°

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Argument of Perigee

230.02°

Period

99.00 min

Mean Motion

14.55 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

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Latest TLEs

1 47068U 93036BXY 26182.40323693  .00003213  00000-0  75714-3 0  9991

2 47068  74.0224 183.9632 0018979 230.0203 129.9294 14.54599702646730

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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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