Satellite description

COSMOS 1276 DEB, 12569 was space debris originally from a launch on Tue, 16 Jun 1981 UTC launched from the Plesetsk Missile And Space Complex (PKMTR). Debris objects in space refer to the collection of defunct objects orbiting the Earth. Examples of debris include non-operational satellites, rocket bodies, and fragments generated from explosions, collisions, or faulty payload assembly.

Satellite metadata

Identifier

12569, 1981-055E

Orbit

Decayed

Last TLE update

Unknown

Origin

GUKOS (RU)

Manufacturer

TsSKB

Mission

Decayed spacecraft

Bus & Motor

ZENIT DEB, Unknown motor

Mass

Unknown

Launch date (UTC)

1981-06-16 (44 years ago)

Launch vehicle

Unknown

Launch site

Plesetsk Missile And Space Complex (PKMTR)

Object type

Payload

Rocket body

Debris

Shape & HBR

Unknown

Radar Cross Section

Medium (>0.1 m² and <1 m²)