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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (43972)
COSPAR: 2014-055AB | 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
43972
International Designator
2014-055AB
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:02:44 GMT
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Inclination
20.12°
Right Ascension
142.32°
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Argument of Perigee
166.38°
Period
776.74 min
Mean Motion
1.85 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
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Latest TLEs
1 43972U 14055AB 26182.33524101 -.00000082 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 43972 20.1164 142.3153 4759746 166.3809 213.2213 1.85389854 52984
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
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Transmitter Frequency
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