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ATLAS CENTAUR DEB (25253)
COSPAR: 1978-068C | Alt Name: deb Centaur AC-41
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 29, 1978
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36B
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25253
International Designator
1978-068C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:22:00 GMT
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Inclination
21.99°
Right Ascension
34.61°
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Argument of Perigee
115.20°
Period
639.79 min
Mean Motion
2.25 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS CENTAUR DEB
Alternative Name
deb Centaur AC-41
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
LERC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 25253U 78068C 26184.89027836 -.00000016 00000-0 62422-2 0 9996
2 25253 21.9945 34.6056 7056479 115.2034 1.4569 2.25073188238348
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.1273
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Unknown
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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