PEGASUS DEB (40242)

COSPAR: 1994-029AGJ | Alt Name: deb HAPS

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PEGASUS DEB Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 19, 1994

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

RW04/22

Launch Vehicle

Pegasus/HAPS

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

40242

International Designator

1994-029AGJ

Epoch

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:21:11 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

81.88°

Right Ascension

292.42°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

180.65°

Period

100.41 min

Mean Motion

14.34 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

PEGASUS DEB

Alternative Name

deb HAPS

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

OSCC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 40242U 94029AGJ 26182.01471757  .00014930  00000-0  29959-2 0  9990
2 40242  81.8758 292.4173 0319046 180.6466 179.4359 14.34072724604555

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.
Physical Characteristics

Length

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Diameter

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Span

0

Dry Mass

0

Launch Mass

0

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

0.0098

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

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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