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COSMOS 970 DEB (64978)
COSPAR: 1977-121CP | 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
64978
International Designator
1977-121CP
Epoch
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:24:03 GMT
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Inclination
65.65°
Right Ascension
344.38°
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Argument of Perigee
275.45°
Period
102.93 min
Mean Motion
13.99 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 64978U 77121CP 26170.89170199 .00001191 00000-0 85260-3 0 9998
2 64978 65.6456 344.3842 0092057 275.4542 83.6036 13.98942449617326
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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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