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USA 40 R/B DEB (23370)
COSPAR: 1989-061AS | Alt Name: deb USA-40
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Launch Date
August 8, 1989
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23370
International Designator
1989-061AS
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:41:09 GMT
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57.03°
Right Ascension
3.94°
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Argument of Perigee
49.14°
Period
132.20 min
Mean Motion
10.89 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
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 23370U 89061AS 26184.98691301 .00022009 00000-0 66672-2 0 9999
2 23370 57.0286 3.9434 2050133 49.1351 326.9922 10.89289708265610
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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