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COSMOS 1408 DEB (50058)
COSPAR: 1982-092SW | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1408
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 16, 1982
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC32/2
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50058
International Designator
1982-092SW
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:01:31 GMT
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Inclination
82.61°
Right Ascension
196.39°
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Argument of Perigee
15.06°
Period
90.81 min
Mean Motion
15.86 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1408 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1408
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ROSK
Country
USSR
Constellation
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 50058U 82092SW 26201.04272750 .00052891 00000+0 21849-3 0 9998
2 50058 82.6059 196.3858 0005865 15.0592 345.0852 15.85647884262537
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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Manufacturer
YUZHUA
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