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ATLAS CENTAUR 2 DEB (00701)
COSPAR: 1963-047G | Alt Name: Insulation blanket
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 27, 1963
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36A
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Centaur
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00701
International Designator
1963-047G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:58:49 GMT
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Inclination
30.01°
Right Ascension
289.94°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
190.59°
Period
104.10 min
Mean Motion
13.83 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS CENTAUR 2 DEB
Alternative Name
Insulation blanket
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
LERC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 00701U 63047G 26200.62418279 .00000662 00000+0 19054-3 0 9992
2 00701 30.0118 289.9430 0503371 190.5879 168.3753 13.83346896114714
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
Length
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Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.522
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Insulation panel
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GDC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Centaur part
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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