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COSMOS 2499 DEB (56578)
COSPAR: 2014-028BM | 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
56578
International Designator
2014-028BM
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:45:04 GMT
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Inclination
82.19°
Right Ascension
139.17°
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Argument of Perigee
40.31°
Period
108.26 min
Mean Motion
13.30 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 56578U 14028BM 26201.11463416 .00005138 00000+0 81665-2 0 9997
2 56578 82.1893 139.1687 0326624 40.3116 322.1738 13.30082308168152
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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Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
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Manufacturer
TSKHM
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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