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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (52042)
COSPAR: 2018-079GL | 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
52042
International Designator
2018-079GL
Epoch
Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:49:34 GMT
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Inclination
13.31°
Right Ascension
355.59°
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Argument of Perigee
43.00°
Period
678.91 min
Mean Motion
2.12 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
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 52042U 18079GL 24306.82609734 -.00000145 00000+0 00000+0 0 9991
2 52042 13.3124 355.5912 4960210 42.9994 346.6497 02.12104504 20569
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
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ULAD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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