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USA 40 R/B DEB (44523)
COSPAR: 1989-061BW | 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
44523
International Designator
1989-061BW
Epoch
Sat, 14 Jun 2025 21:20:38 GMT
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Inclination
57.03°
Right Ascension
351.58°
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Argument of Perigee
233.20°
Period
166.88 min
Mean Motion
8.63 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
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Latest TLEs
1 44523U 89061BW 25165.88933059 .00002912 00000-0 28872-2 0 9999
2 44523 57.0296 351.5814 3107928 233.2030 94.1881 8.62919139 25858
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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