COSMOS 1124 DEB (48259)

COSPAR: 1979-077J | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1124

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 28, 1979

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC43/4

Launch Vehicle

Molniya 8K78M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

48259

International Designator

1979-077J

Epoch

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:16:31 GMT

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Inclination

61.96°

Right Ascension

181.70°

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Argument of Perigee

18.43°

Period

200.44 min

Mean Motion

7.18 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1124 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-1124

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

PVO

Country

Russia

Constellation

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 48259U 79077J   26159.51147503  .15749636  47860-6  16959-1 0  9990

2 48259  61.9611 181.6952 4249922  18.4305 353.2294  7.18405084  1915

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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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Payload

deb Oko

Purpose

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Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

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Configuration

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Equipment

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Power System

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