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EKRAN 2 DEB (59988)
COSPAR: 1977-092P | Alt Name: Ekran 2 debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 20, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/40
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59988
International Designator
1977-092P
Epoch
Thu, 14 May 2026 13:23:21 GMT
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Inclination
4.02°
Right Ascension
271.87°
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Argument of Perigee
85.01°
Period
1427.31 min
Mean Motion
1.01 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
EKRAN 2 DEB
Alternative Name
Ekran 2 debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
Russia
Constellation
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 59988U 77092P 26134.55788483 .00000130 00000-0 00000-0 0 9992
2 59988 4.0234 271.8693 0044461 85.0066 275.5603 1.00888840 74707
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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