USA 40 R/B DEB (23356)

COSPAR: 1989-061AC | Alt Name: deb USA-40

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 8, 1989

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39B

Launch Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

23356

International Designator

1989-061AC

Epoch

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:01:15 GMT

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Inclination

56.91°

Right Ascension

194.41°

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Argument of Perigee

241.53°

Period

142.50 min

Mean Motion

10.11 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

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Latest TLEs

1 23356U 89061AC  26067.00087272  .00039564  00000-0  23052-1 0  9990

2 23356  56.9100 194.4062 2373411 241.5269  92.6662 10.10519193245875

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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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