Talk:Kosmos 1300

It and Genesis are both space debris
"Space debris is defined as all non-functional, human-made objects, including fragments and elements thereof, in Earth orbit or re-entering into Earth's atmosphere." -- ESA, https://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Safety/Space_Debris/FAQ_Frequently_asked_questions

"Orbital debris is any man-made object in orbit about the Earth which no longer serves a useful function. Such debris includes nonfunctional spacecraft, abandoned launch vehicle stages, mission-related debris and fragmentation debris." -- Nasa, https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/news/orbital_debris.html