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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (46606)
COSPAR: 2018-079CE | 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
46606
International Designator
2018-079CE
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:05:38 GMT
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Inclination
13.53°
Right Ascension
38.31°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
303.81°
Period
802.76 min
Mean Motion
1.79 rev/day
Latitude
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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
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Latest TLEs
1 46606U 18079CE 26184.54558648 -.00000096 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 46606 13.5305 38.3141 4653779 303.8131 20.0774 1.79382002 42997
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
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Purpose
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Mission
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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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