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SPACEMOBILE-004 DEB (62372)
COSPAR: 2024-163J | Alt Name: BB2 LVA SSR04
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 12, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62372
International Designator
2024-163J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:45:08 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
52.98°
Right Ascension
117.85°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
283.21°
Period
93.46 min
Mean Motion
15.41 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SPACEMOBILE-004 DEB
Alternative Name
BB2 LVA SSR04
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ASTS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 62372U 24163J 26200.48968131 .00007412 00000+0 18752-3 0 9995
2 62372 52.9844 117.8496 0002791 283.2140 76.8551 15.40838795 99931
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
1
Span
2
Dry Mass
150
Launch Mass
150
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Launch Vehicle Adapter
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ASTS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
BW3 LVA
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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