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COSMOS 886 DEB (09656)
COSPAR: 1976-126N | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-886
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 27, 1976
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09656
International Designator
1976-126N
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:22:17 GMT
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Inclination
65.82°
Right Ascension
83.03°
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Argument of Perigee
69.59°
Period
111.54 min
Mean Motion
12.91 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 886 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-886
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 09656U 76126N 26185.14048072 .00001663 00000-0 12197-2 0 9994
2 09656 65.8216 83.0294 0853342 69.5859 299.4657 12.90986699284408
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0482
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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