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DMSP 5D-2 F13 (USA 109) (23533)
COSPAR: 1995-015A | Alt Name: DMSP F-13
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 1995
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Atlas E
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23533
International Designator
1995-015A
Epoch
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Apogee
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Inclination
98.80°
Right Ascension
198.96°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
103.12°
Period
101.62 min
Mean Motion
14.17 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DMSP 5D-2 F13 (USA 109)
Alternative Name
DMSP F-13
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 23533U 95015A 26185.20175933 .00000065 00000-0 54365-4 0 9996
2 23533 98.8025 198.9620 0007974 103.1157 29.9096 14.17030054615608
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The DMSP 5D-2 F13 (USA 109), also known as DMSP F-13, is a meteorological satellite launched on March 24, 1995, from the AFWTR launch site using an Atlas E rocket. The spacecraft has dimensions of 3.4 meters in length, 1.2 meters in diameter, and a span of 5 meters. It operates with a dry mass of 749 kg and is powered by deployable solar arrays and batteries. Built on the TIROS-N Bus configuration, it was designed for a five-year mission but surpassed expectations to reach an operational lifespan of 22 years. The satellite's primary mission is meteorology and is owned by AFSMC, with its payload being the DMSP Block 5D-2 S-13 manufactured by LMTEW.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.4
Diameter
1.2
Span
5
Dry Mass
749
Launch Mass
749
Shape
Box + Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.1623
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DMSP Block 5D-2 S-13
Purpose
Meteorology
Mission
Meteorology
Manufacturer
LMTEW
Life Expectancy
5 years (design); 22 years (reached, #14)
Bus
Block 5D
Configuration
TIROS-N Bus
Motor
Star 37S
Equipment
see above
Power System
Deployable solar array, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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Stop Azimuth
Time Until
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