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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (44005)
COSPAR: 2014-055BL | 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
44005
International Designator
2014-055BL
Epoch
Wed, 22 May 2024 08:53:36 GMT
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Inclination
19.97°
Right Ascension
218.06°
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Argument of Perigee
36.29°
Period
775.79 min
Mean Motion
1.86 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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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 44005U 14055BL 24142.37056653 -.00000061 00000-0 00000+0 0 9993
2 44005 19.9690 218.0589 4847021 36.2895 348.5001 1.85616350 38817
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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Unknown
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