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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (43982)
COSPAR: 2014-055AM | 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
43982
International Designator
2014-055AM
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:30:24 GMT
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Inclination
19.05°
Right Ascension
190.78°
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Argument of Perigee
83.60°
Period
820.70 min
Mean Motion
1.75 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 43982U 14055AM 26182.97945496 -.00000014 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 43982 19.0501 190.7833 4710390 83.5962 326.1868 1.75459197 50076
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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