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COSMOS 2499 DEB (55726)
COSPAR: 2014-028AN | 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
55726
International Designator
2014-028AN
Epoch
Thu, 07 Dec 2023 04:32:57 GMT
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Inclination
82.33°
Right Ascension
152.14°
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Argument of Perigee
351.07°
Period
112.21 min
Mean Motion
12.83 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
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Latest TLEs
1 55726U 14028AN 23341.18955824 .00004454 00000-0 17842-1 0 9995
2 55726 82.3304 152.1375 0144166 351.0683 8.7858 12.83363688 27686
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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Mission
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Manufacturer
TSKHM
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Unknown
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Unknown
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