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USA 76 DEB (44302)
COSPAR: 1991-076P | Alt Name: deb USA 72
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 8, 1991
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC4E
Launch Vehicle
Titan 403A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44302
International Designator
1991-076P
Epoch
Tue, 24 Sep 2019 04:33:27 GMT
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Inclination
63.32°
Right Ascension
155.76°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
269.75°
Period
260.67 min
Mean Motion
5.52 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 76 DEB
Alternative Name
deb USA 72
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NRO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 44302U 91076P 19266.18989757 .00000013 00000-0 00000+0 0 9997
2 44302 63.3233 155.7607 3364683 269.7485 52.4686 5.52417745 6401
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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Unknown
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