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DMSP 5D-3 F15 DEB (25993)
COSPAR: 1999-067C | Alt Name: DMSP F-15 solar array band
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 12, 1999
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC4W
Launch Vehicle
Titan II SLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25993
International Designator
1999-067C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:51:38 GMT
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Inclination
98.34°
Right Ascension
171.94°
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Argument of Perigee
229.11°
Period
98.91 min
Mean Motion
14.56 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DMSP 5D-3 F15 DEB
Alternative Name
DMSP F-15 solar array band
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 25993U 99067C 26184.95253125 .00005741 00000-0 13191-2 0 9996
2 25993 98.3439 171.9355 0000801 229.1120 150.1483 14.55838410386405
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
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.053
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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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