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ATLAS CENTAUR 2 DEB (02886)
COSPAR: 1963-047K | Alt Name: Centaur AC-2 part
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 27, 1963
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36A
Launch Vehicle
Atlas Centaur
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02886
International Designator
1963-047K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:17:56 GMT
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Inclination
29.87°
Right Ascension
28.11°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
133.75°
Period
108.27 min
Mean Motion
13.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS CENTAUR 2 DEB
Alternative Name
Centaur AC-2 part
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
LERC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 02886U 63047K 26200.84579698 .00000178 00000+0 78286-4 0 9990
2 02886 29.8725 28.1096 0643044 133.7486 231.8167 13.29992997880563
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
0.0123
Visual Magnitude
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Insulation blanket part
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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