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COSMOS 970 DEB (64977)
COSPAR: 1977-121CN | 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
64977
International Designator
1977-121CN
Epoch
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:46:26 GMT
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Inclination
65.77°
Right Ascension
276.14°
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Argument of Perigee
27.76°
Period
105.01 min
Mean Motion
13.71 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 64977U 77121CN 26181.99057906 .00000153 00000-0 24744-3 0 9997
2 64977 65.7696 276.1450 0114257 27.7635 150.2904 13.71314765630445
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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Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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