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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (44107)
COSPAR: 2014-055CC | 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
44107
International Designator
2014-055CC
Epoch
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:02:31 GMT
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Inclination
19.12°
Right Ascension
188.93°
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Argument of Perigee
87.30°
Period
818.94 min
Mean Motion
1.76 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 44107U 14055CC 26180.58508815 -.00000026 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 44107 19.1183 188.9303 4755028 87.3031 324.2628 1.75837810 46755
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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Manufacturer
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Power System
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