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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (46641)
COSPAR: 2014-055CR | 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
46641
International Designator
2014-055CR
Epoch
Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:02:16 GMT
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Inclination
20.68°
Right Ascension
250.47°
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Argument of Perigee
341.50°
Period
756.73 min
Mean Motion
1.90 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 46641U 14055CR 23075.00158149 -.00000042 00000-0 00000+0 0 9997
2 46641 20.6811 250.4704 4747753 341.4995 5.7536 1.90292951 16938
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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