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ATLAS CENTAUR 2 DEB (19638)
COSPAR: 1963-047S | 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
19638
International Designator
1963-047S
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:06:48 GMT
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Inclination
31.01°
Right Ascension
160.96°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
23.98°
Period
114.66 min
Mean Motion
12.56 rev/day
Latitude
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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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 19638U 63047S 26185.29639050 .00005359 00000-0 15138-1 0 9994
2 19638 31.0071 160.9598 0634415 23.9787 104.3251 12.55941486576805
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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Diameter
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Span
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0418
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Insulation blanket part
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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