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METEOR 1-5 DEB (58399)
COSPAR: 1970-047F | Alt Name: deb Meteor (M) 17L
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 1970
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Vostok 8A92M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58399
International Designator
1970-047F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:38:33 GMT
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Inclination
81.22°
Right Ascension
215.67°
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Argument of Perigee
127.44°
Period
102.04 min
Mean Motion
14.11 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
METEOR 1-5 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Meteor (M) 17L
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58399U 70047F 26200.48511176 .00000711 00000+0 38651-3 0 9999
2 58399 81.2185 215.6706 0024296 127.4410 232.8977 14.11202458140551
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
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Mission
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Manufacturer
VNIEM
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