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COSMOS 1109 DEB (48091)
COSPAR: 1979-058Y | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1109
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 27, 1979
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48091
International Designator
1979-058Y
Epoch
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 02:17:10 GMT
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Inclination
67.35°
Right Ascension
264.47°
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Argument of Perigee
331.35°
Period
696.66 min
Mean Motion
2.07 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1109 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1109
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PVO
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 48091U 79058Y 21219.09525550 -.00000247 00000-0 21677+0 0 9993
2 48091 67.3459 264.4670 6777052 331.3515 6.4211 2.06701328 47455
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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Technical Details
Payload
deb Oko
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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