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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (46871)
COSPAR: 2018-079EC | 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
46871
International Designator
2018-079EC
Epoch
Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:55:04 GMT
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Inclination
15.56°
Right Ascension
85.24°
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Argument of Perigee
195.23°
Period
822.33 min
Mean Motion
1.75 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
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Latest TLEs
1 46871U 18079EC 24039.49658262 -.00000073 00000-0 00000+0 0 9991
2 46871 15.5596 85.2436 5848600 195.2303 134.3480 1.75112433 20687
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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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
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Manufacturer
ULAD
Life Expectancy
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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