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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (46637)
COSPAR: 2014-055CM | 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
46637
International Designator
2014-055CM
Epoch
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:47:06 GMT
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Inclination
21.21°
Right Ascension
86.16°
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Argument of Perigee
268.61°
Period
739.68 min
Mean Motion
1.95 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 46637U 14055CM 26170.03271682 -.00000203 00000-0 00000-0 0 9992
2 46637 21.2100 86.1600 5089763 268.6108 35.2176 1.94678029 40514
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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