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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (44671)
COSPAR: 2018-079AH | 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
44671
International Designator
2018-079AH
Epoch
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:25:43 GMT
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Inclination
11.73°
Right Ascension
109.95°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
178.25°
Period
762.10 min
Mean Motion
1.89 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
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 44671U 18079AH 24060.72619308 -.00000068 00000-0 00000-0 0 9990
2 44671 11.7269 109.9495 4520045 178.2527 184.1606 1.88951866 32440
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
ULAD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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