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°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

90.91°

Period

103.76 min

Mean Motion

13.88 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

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Major Events

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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

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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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Purpose

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Mission

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