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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (44847)
COSPAR: 2014-055CF | Alt Name: deb Centaur AV-049
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 17, 2014
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 401
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44847
International Designator
2014-055CF
Epoch
Sat, 23 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT
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Inclination
22.20°
Right Ascension
344.51°
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Argument of Perigee
170.60°
Period
754.88 min
Mean Motion
1.91 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB
Alternative Name
deb Centaur AV-049
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ULAL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 44847U 14055CF 20143.50000001 -.00000086 00000-0 00000+0 0 9992
2 44847 22.1980 344.5080 4978125 170.6020 256.1230 1.90758639 10926
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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