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COSMOS 397 DEB (05416)
COSPAR: 1971-015BN | Alt Name: Kosmos-397 Group 1 debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 25, 1971
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90/20
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05416
International Designator
1971-015BN
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:32:22 GMT
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Inclination
65.79°
Right Ascension
314.95°
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Argument of Perigee
303.75°
Period
104.29 min
Mean Motion
13.81 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 397 DEB
Alternative Name
Kosmos-397 Group 1 debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 05416U 71015BN 26184.39748350 .00000721 00000-0 74685-3 0 9993
2 05416 65.7856 314.9484 0072323 303.7530 88.2527 13.80816631295067
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0148
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Payload
Unknown
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Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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