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COSMOS 252 DEB (09973)
COSPAR: 1968-097DV | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-252
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 1, 1968
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90/20
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09973
International Designator
1968-097DV
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:58:10 GMT
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Inclination
62.41°
Right Ascension
353.20°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
253.40°
Period
104.85 min
Mean Motion
13.73 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 252 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-252
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
PKO
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 09973U 68097DV 26184.49873120 .00001335 00000-0 49581-3 0 9995
2 09973 62.4088 353.1983 0560630 253.3997 100.4781 13.73438680 33031
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0123
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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