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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (46640)
COSPAR: 2014-055CQ | 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
46640
International Designator
2014-055CQ
Epoch
Sun, 25 Oct 2020 22:58:13 GMT
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Inclination
21.93°
Right Ascension
340.43°
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Argument of Perigee
174.23°
Period
812.21 min
Mean Motion
1.77 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 46640U 14055CQ 20298.95709626 -.00000120 00000-0 00000+0 0 9993
2 46640 21.9295 340.4263 4454016 174.2312 193.3268 1.77294345 280
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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