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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (47249)
COSPAR: 2018-079EH | 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
47249
International Designator
2018-079EH
Epoch
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:44:41 GMT
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Inclination
13.81°
Right Ascension
25.88°
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Argument of Perigee
328.14°
Period
788.28 min
Mean Motion
1.83 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47249U 18079EH 26108.90603871 -.00000117 00000-0 00000-0 0 9992
2 47249 13.8085 25.8767 4817675 328.1409 10.2352 1.82676653 35929
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
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Mission
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Manufacturer
ULAD
Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Equipment
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Power System
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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