ATLAS CENTAUR 2 DEB (02886)

COSPAR: 1963-047K | Alt Name: Centaur AC-2 part

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 27, 1963

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC36A

Launch Vehicle

Atlas Centaur

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

02886

International Designator

1963-047K

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:56:36 GMT

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Inclination

29.87°

Right Ascension

105.27°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

11.01°

Period

108.27 min

Mean Motion

13.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ATLAS CENTAUR 2 DEB

Alternative Name

Centaur AC-2 part

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

LERC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 02886U 63047K   26185.08098182  .00000265  00000-0  14147-3 0  9995

2 02886  29.8715 105.2663 0642914  11.0144 350.3800 13.29989304878468

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0123

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

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Material Composition

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Technical Details

Payload

Insulation blanket part

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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