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USA 40 R/B DEB (23395)
COSPAR: 1989-061BT | 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
23395
International Designator
1989-061BT
Epoch
Sat, 02 May 2026 16:25:18 GMT
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Inclination
57.11°
Right Ascension
130.00°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
241.11°
Period
159.46 min
Mean Motion
9.03 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 23395U 89061BT 26122.68423624 .00013254 00000-0 64453-2 0 9993
2 23395 57.1117 129.9966 2973324 241.1065 86.0030 9.03058587 77520
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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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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