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ATLAS CENTAUR DEB (43342)
COSPAR: 2018-036D | Alt Name: EAGLE adapter
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 14, 2018
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 551
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43342
International Designator
2018-036D
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:17:44 GMT
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Inclination
7.14°
Right Ascension
66.92°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
165.43°
Period
1407.30 min
Mean Motion
1.02 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS CENTAUR DEB
Alternative Name
EAGLE adapter
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
LMSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43342U 18036D 26184.47065498 .00000009 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 43342 7.1397 66.9168 0020064 165.4298 194.5683 1.02323712 25473
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
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Launch Mass
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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