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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (43988)
COSPAR: 2014-055AT | 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
43988
International Designator
2014-055AT
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:35:40 GMT
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Inclination
20.26°
Right Ascension
136.80°
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Argument of Perigee
178.07°
Period
768.79 min
Mean Motion
1.87 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 43988U 14055AT 26183.39976953 -.00000074 00000-0 00000+0 0 9999
2 43988 20.2581 136.8037 4740748 178.0712 184.7889 1.87307787 53641
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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