COSMOS 970 DEB (64980)

COSPAR: 1977-121CR | 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

64980

International Designator

1977-121CR

Epoch

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:19:32 GMT

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Inclination

65.83°

Right Ascension

283.83°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

154.14°

Period

104.89 min

Mean Motion

13.73 rev/day

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USSR satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 970 DEB

Alternative Name

N/A

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

PKO

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 64980U 77121CR  26195.51357593  .00000137  00000+0  22501-3 0  9999

2 64980  65.8319 283.8341 0115260 154.1366 225.3244 13.72847157111001

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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Radar Cross Section

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Material Composition

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

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Configuration

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Motor

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Equipment

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Power System

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ADCS

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