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USA 40 R/B DEB (23388)
COSPAR: 1989-061BL | 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
23388
International Designator
1989-061BL
Epoch
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:40:35 GMT
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Inclination
57.00°
Right Ascension
347.31°
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Argument of Perigee
259.52°
Period
139.08 min
Mean Motion
10.35 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 23388U 89061BL 26181.11152036 .00007881 00000-0 40365-2 0 9999
2 23388 56.9966 347.3131 2261144 259.5248 74.4991 10.35351723 84796
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
Unknown
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