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USA 40 R/B DEB (23377)
COSPAR: 1989-061AZ | 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
23377
International Designator
1989-061AZ
Epoch
Sun, 24 Dec 2023 10:45:37 GMT
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Inclination
57.02°
Right Ascension
24.34°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
198.16°
Period
158.41 min
Mean Motion
9.09 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 23377U 89061AZ 23357.44834859 .00015285 00000-0 86939-2 0 9999
2 23377 57.0162 24.3365 2922446 198.1630 148.8361 9.09024114157403
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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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
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