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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (43957)
COSPAR: 2014-055L | Alt Name: deb Centaur AV-049
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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
43957
International Designator
2014-055L
Epoch
Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:54:33 GMT
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Inclination
20.95°
Right Ascension
235.96°
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Argument of Perigee
13.86°
Period
757.87 min
Mean Motion
1.90 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB
Alternative Name
deb Centaur AV-049
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ULAL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 43957U 14055L 23306.20455341 -.00000089 00000-0 00000+0 0 9998
2 43957 20.9516 235.9615 4959704 13.8642 355.8531 1.90006745 35859
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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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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