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COSMOS 970 DEB (64991)
COSPAR: 1977-121DC | 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
64991
International Designator
1977-121DC
Epoch
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:21:18 GMT
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Inclination
65.80°
Right Ascension
195.86°
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Argument of Perigee
90.91°
Period
103.76 min
Mean Motion
13.88 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 64991U 77121DC 26179.47313633 .00000269 00000-0 28205-3 0 9999
2 64991 65.8045 195.8581 0111775 90.9059 270.4818 13.87834016630853
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
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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