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USA 142 DEB (44436)
COSPAR: 1999-017H | Alt Name: IUS-21 SRM-2 debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 9, 1999
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC41
Launch Vehicle
Titan 402B/IUS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44436
International Designator
1999-017H
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:37:28 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
28.92°
Right Ascension
223.23°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
226.40°
Period
634.42 min
Mean Motion
2.27 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 142 DEB
Alternative Name
IUS-21 SRM-2 debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 44436U 99017H 26183.19268843 .00000559 00000-0 40678-2 0 9994
2 44436 28.9154 223.2254 7180759 226.3988 45.6678 2.26977239 57585
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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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TRW
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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