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COSMOS 2499 DEB (49938)
COSPAR: 2014-028V | 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
49938
International Designator
2014-028V
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:10:16 GMT
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Inclination
82.57°
Right Ascension
225.24°
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Argument of Perigee
176.85°
Period
110.33 min
Mean Motion
13.05 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
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49938U 14028V 26183.42380757 .00003619 00000-0 90587-2 0 9994
2 49938 82.5718 225.2389 0292681 176.8498 183.4554 13.05210670221198
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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Unknown
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Unknown
Manufacturer
TSKHM
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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