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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (44894)
COSPAR: 2014-055CK | 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
44894
International Designator
2014-055CK
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:15:41 GMT
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Inclination
22.49°
Right Ascension
26.87°
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Argument of Perigee
23.58°
Period
707.71 min
Mean Motion
2.03 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 44894U 14055CK 26182.55256154 .00000066 00000-0 00000-0 0 9998
2 44894 22.4866 26.8743 5477822 23.5779 354.2928 2.03472111 49161
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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