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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (43950)
COSPAR: 2014-055D | Alt Name: Unk GTO object
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 17, 2014
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 401
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43950
International Designator
2014-055D
Epoch
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:22:34 GMT
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Inclination
22.06°
Right Ascension
96.44°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
261.77°
Period
735.38 min
Mean Motion
1.96 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB
Alternative Name
Unk GTO object
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ULAL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43950U 14055D 26178.97400840 .00000014 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 43950 22.0587 96.4437 5177826 261.7716 39.0279 1.95817252 55893
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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Technical Details
Payload
[UNID]
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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