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COSMOS 2143 DEB (57722)
COSPAR: 1991-033K | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-2143
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 16, 1991
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC32/2
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57722
International Designator
1991-033K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:00:53 GMT
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Inclination
82.58°
Right Ascension
279.53°
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Argument of Perigee
70.00°
Period
113.69 min
Mean Motion
12.67 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2143 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-2143
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
UNKSR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 57722U 91033K 26200.70895500 .00000028 00000+0 93202-4 0 9992
2 57722 82.5845 279.5299 0001351 70.0019 290.1220 12.66637073138949
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
NPOPM
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Unknown
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Unknown
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