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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR DEB (57594)
COSPAR: 2018-079HV | 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
57594
International Designator
2018-079HV
Epoch
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:36:00 GMT
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Inclination
12.17°
Right Ascension
100.10°
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Argument of Perigee
192.01°
Period
769.53 min
Mean Motion
1.87 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57594U 18079HV 24108.02500253 -.00000053 00000-0 00000-0 0 9996
2 57594 12.1727 100.0962 4561453 192.0084 151.8267 1.87126511 17046
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
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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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