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USA 40 R/B DEB (44056)
COSPAR: 1989-061BV | Alt Name: deb USA-40
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 8, 1989
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44056
International Designator
1989-061BV
Epoch
Thu, 02 May 2019 22:51:39 GMT
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Inclination
57.05°
Right Ascension
323.25°
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Argument of Perigee
202.25°
Period
165.04 min
Mean Motion
8.73 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 40 R/B DEB
Alternative Name
deb USA-40
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSSD2
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 44056U 89061BV 19121.95254112 .00002918 00000-0 37995-2 0 9991
2 44056 57.0509 323.2459 3016091 202.2497 141.4114 8.72517241696746
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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Unknown
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