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COSMOS 189 DEB (06696)
COSPAR: 1967-108G | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-189
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 30, 1967
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC132/2
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K65M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06696
International Designator
1967-108G
Decay Date
2/27/1974
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 189 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-189
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GRU
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
[UNID063] Tselina-O part
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Power System
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