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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (44653)
COSPAR: 2018-079P | Alt Name: deb Centaur AV-073
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 17, 2018
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 551
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44653
International Designator
2018-079P
Epoch
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 13:46:15 GMT
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Inclination
13.17°
Right Ascension
37.91°
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Argument of Perigee
315.54°
Period
717.70 min
Mean Motion
2.01 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB
Alternative Name
deb Centaur AV-073
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ULAL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
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Latest TLEs
1 44653U 18079P 25032.57379200 -.00000103 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 44653 13.1735 37.9101 4610770 315.5402 15.4108 2.00641333 40218
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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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
ULAD
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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