MINOTAUR 4 DEB (52037)

COSPAR: 2020-046AB | Alt Name: deb Minotaur

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 15, 2020

Launch Site

WLPIS

Launch Pad

Pad 0B

Launch Vehicle

Minotaur IV

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

52037

International Designator

2020-046AB

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:13:14 GMT

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Inclination

53.98°

Right Ascension

102.12°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

76.60°

Period

95.71 min

Mean Motion

15.04 rev/day

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United States satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

MINOTAUR 4 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Minotaur

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

SFSSC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 52037U 20046AB  26200.13419060  .00000333  00000+0  43138-4 0  9994

2 52037  53.9790 102.1166 0010275  76.6037 283.6108 15.04474050246687

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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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Purpose

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Mission

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Manufacturer

NGISC

Life Expectancy

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Configuration

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Equipment

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Power System

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ADCS

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