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COSMOS 2499 DEB (49925)
COSPAR: 2014-028G | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-2499
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 23, 2014
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Rokot
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49925
International Designator
2014-028G
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:17:23 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
82.50°
Right Ascension
210.24°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
157.87°
Period
109.26 min
Mean Motion
13.18 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2499 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-2499
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
TSKHM
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49925U 14028G 26185.80374435 .00006935 00000+0 13559-1 0 9996
2 49925 82.5009 210.2399 0323275 157.8656 203.6798 13.17918175 20304
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TSKHM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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