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COSMOS 970 DEB (64988)
COSPAR: 1977-121CZ | 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
64988
International Designator
1977-121CZ
Epoch
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:14:54 GMT
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Inclination
65.86°
Right Ascension
341.95°
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Argument of Perigee
136.65°
Period
105.38 min
Mean Motion
13.66 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
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Latest TLEs
1 64988U 77121CZ 26196.84368352 .00000066 00000+0 16744-3 0 9992
2 64988 65.8574 341.9549 0103973 136.6507 301.4470 13.66433361142774
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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