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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (53518)
COSPAR: 2018-079GZ | 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
53518
International Designator
2018-079GZ
Epoch
Tue, 07 May 2024 02:29:52 GMT
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Inclination
12.06°
Right Ascension
96.57°
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Argument of Perigee
209.61°
Period
746.16 min
Mean Motion
1.93 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
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 53518U 18079GZ 24128.10407646 -.00000064 00000+0 00000+0 0 9991
2 53518 12.0562 96.5662 4464999 209.6100 115.2714 01.92987156 17611
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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Payload
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Mission
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Manufacturer
ULAD
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