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COSMOS 970 DEB (64967)
COSPAR: 1977-121CC | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 21, 1977
Launch Site
TTMTR
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
64967
International Designator
1977-121CC
Epoch
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:23:22 GMT
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Inclination
65.74°
Right Ascension
349.70°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
222.83°
Period
105.68 min
Mean Motion
13.63 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 970 DEB
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 64967U 77121CC 26193.84956286 .00000095 00000+0 21447-3 0 9993
2 64967 65.7400 349.7039 0109109 222.8280 210.3172 13.62620141628339
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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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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