USA 40 R/B DEB (23360)

COSPAR: 1989-061AG | 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

23360

International Designator

1989-061AG

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:17:00 GMT

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Inclination

56.97°

Right Ascension

56.86°

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Argument of Perigee

166.43°

Period

164.30 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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Latest TLEs

1 23360U 89061AG  26184.97014299  .00004323  00000-0  40476-2 0  9995

2 23360  56.9694  56.8554 3039707 166.4257 204.1556  8.76431894 72044

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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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