ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (55856)

COSPAR: 2018-079HJ | Alt Name: deb Centaur AV-073

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 17, 2018

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

SLC41

Launch Vehicle

Atlas V 551

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

55856

International Designator

2018-079HJ

Epoch

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:14:14 GMT

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Inclination

14.05°

Right Ascension

9.16°

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Argument of Perigee

359.59°

Period

756.09 min

Mean Motion

1.90 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 55856U 18079HJ  26196.55155764 -.00000134  00000+0  00000+0 0  9993

2 55856  14.0544   9.1557 4548539 359.5872   0.0621 01.90453193 15654

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

ULAD

Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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