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METEOR 2-7 DEB (59993)
COSPAR: 1981-043AB | Alt Name: deb Meteor-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 1981
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Vostok 8A92M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59993
International Designator
1981-043AB
Epoch
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:11:04 GMT
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Inclination
81.26°
Right Ascension
44.08°
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Argument of Perigee
326.28°
Period
100.38 min
Mean Motion
14.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
METEOR 2-7 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Meteor-2
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VVKOV
Country
USSR
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Latest TLEs
1 59993U 81043AB 26180.88269237 .00003436 00000-0 12011-2 0 9996
2 59993 81.2590 44.0807 0040312 326.2837 33.5784 14.34604378113797
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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