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COSMOS 1818 COOLANT (50788)
COSPAR: 1987-011BD | Alt Name: Kosmos-1818 coolant
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 1, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
50788
International Designator
1987-011BD
Epoch
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:21:12 GMT
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Inclination
65.01°
Right Ascension
98.72°
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Argument of Perigee
250.73°
Period
100.40 min
Mean Motion
14.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1818 COOLANT
Alternative Name
Kosmos-1818 coolant
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KVR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 50788U 87011BD 22256.18139772 .00000450 00000+0 19539-3 0 9998
2 50788 65.0080 98.7194 0014061 250.7277 109.2288 14.34310783642948
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
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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