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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (44899)
COSPAR: 2018-079BN | 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
44899
International Designator
2018-079BN
Epoch
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 04:32:26 GMT
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Inclination
10.53°
Right Ascension
170.23°
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Argument of Perigee
60.60°
Period
704.19 min
Mean Motion
2.04 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 44899U 18079BN 21155.18919600 -.00000109 00000-0 00000+0 0 9997
2 44899 10.5250 170.2306 4983273 60.6028 340.0733 2.04489342 11071
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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Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ULAD
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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