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COSMOS 1247 DEB (48263)
COSPAR: 1981-016M | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1247
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 19, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC16/2
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48263
International Designator
1981-016M
Epoch
Sun, 13 Oct 2024 13:49:08 GMT
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Inclination
68.34°
Right Ascension
41.26°
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Argument of Perigee
351.35°
Period
732.86 min
Mean Motion
1.96 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1247 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1247
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 48263U 81016M 24287.57578955 -.00000345 00000-0 00000-0 0 9996
2 48263 68.3398 41.2559 6050120 351.3527 1.6118 1.96491137139751
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
Unknown
Mission
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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