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COSMOS 970 DEB (65001)
COSPAR: 1977-121DN | 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
65001
International Designator
1977-121DN
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:52:42 GMT
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Inclination
65.82°
Right Ascension
347.17°
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Argument of Perigee
221.26°
Period
107.72 min
Mean Motion
13.37 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 65001U 77121DN 26199.16160719 -.00000018 00000+0 10328-3 0 9994
2 65001 65.8224 347.1712 0103427 221.2553 317.2888 13.36842021617532
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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