USA 40 R/B DEB (23359)

COSPAR: 1989-061AF | 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

23359

International Designator

1989-061AF

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:30:55 GMT

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Inclination

56.89°

Right Ascension

72.88°

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Argument of Perigee

40.88°

Period

136.02 min

Mean Motion

10.59 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

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Latest TLEs

1 23359U 89061AF  26185.06314278  .00032016  00000-0  15383-1 0  9992

2 23359  56.8893  72.8833 2146847  40.8780 333.4653 10.58636373271417

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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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