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USA 40 R/B DEB (23358)
COSPAR: 1989-061AE | 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
23358
International Designator
1989-061AE
Epoch
Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:42:18 GMT
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Inclination
56.92°
Right Ascension
183.18°
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Argument of Perigee
209.46°
Period
164.37 min
Mean Motion
8.76 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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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 23358U 89061AE 24099.61271332 .00014378 00000-0 10845-1 0 9996
2 23358 56.9206 183.1762 3068493 209.4626 129.1854 8.76086948162769
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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