COSMOS 970 DEB (64999)

COSPAR: 1977-121DL | Alt Name: N/A

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COSMOS 970 DEB Satellite Image
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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

64999

International Designator

1977-121DL

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:45:36 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

65.73°

Right Ascension

192.45°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

179.13°

Period

107.67 min

Mean Motion

13.37 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 970 DEB

Alternative Name

N/A

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

PKO

Country

USSR/Russia

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 64999U 77121DL  26200.49000212 -.00000030  00000+0  83151-4 0  9998
2 64999  65.7322 192.4482 0017853 179.1286 263.7963 13.37478687617972

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.
Physical Characteristics

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Dry Mass

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Launch Mass

0

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

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Visual Magnitude

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Color

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Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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