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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (44893)
COSPAR: 2014-055CJ | 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
44893
International Designator
2014-055CJ
Epoch
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:28:42 GMT
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Inclination
20.52°
Right Ascension
128.27°
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Argument of Perigee
193.96°
Period
764.98 min
Mean Motion
1.88 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
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Latest TLEs
1 44893U 14055CJ 26180.97826973 -.00000116 00000-0 00000-0 0 9990
2 44893 20.5232 128.2691 4809395 193.9580 145.7222 1.88239708 45497
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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