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USA 142 DEB (25675)
COSPAR: 1999-017E | Alt Name: IUS-21 SRM-2 debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 9, 1999
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC41
Launch Vehicle
Titan 402B/IUS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25675
International Designator
1999-017E
Epoch
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:55:50 GMT
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Inclination
28.86°
Right Ascension
55.83°
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Argument of Perigee
213.51°
Period
96.19 min
Mean Motion
14.97 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 142 DEB
Alternative Name
IUS-21 SRM-2 debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 25675U 99017E 26072.28877355 .06560405 -59502-5 90766-2 0 9996
2 25675 28.8598 55.8282 0561827 213.5089 142.8731 14.97008536130412
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
BOKT
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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