COSMOS 2491 DEB (57555)

COSPAR: 2013-076AS | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-2491

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 25, 2013

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC133/3

Launch Vehicle

Rokot

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57555

International Designator

2013-076AS

Epoch

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:09:54 GMT

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Inclination

82.47°

Right Ascension

266.60°

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Argument of Perigee

158.31°

Period

115.91 min

Mean Motion

12.42 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 2491 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-2491

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 57555U 13076AS  24171.00687869  .00001095  00000-0  78167-2 0  9999

2 57555  82.4694 266.6010 0071719 158.3105 202.1039 12.42352922 51107

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Visual Magnitude

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Material Composition

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Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

TSKHM

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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