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USA 40 R/B DEB (23159)
COSPAR: 1989-061N | Alt Name: deb USA-40
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 8, 1989
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23159
International Designator
1989-061N
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:34:23 GMT
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Inclination
56.94°
Right Ascension
290.14°
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Argument of Perigee
75.80°
Period
120.42 min
Mean Motion
11.96 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 40 R/B DEB
Alternative Name
deb USA-40
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSSD2
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 23159U 89061N 26184.56554903 .00029915 00000-0 64279-2 0 9998
2 23159 56.9447 290.1377 1555489 75.8015 301.0176 11.95852302260999
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.
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Payload
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Purpose
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Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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