NIMBUS 2 DEB (28207)

COSPAR: 1966-040V | Alt Name: Nimbus 2 debris

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 15, 1966

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

75-1-1

Launch Vehicle

Thor SLV-2A Agena B

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

28207

International Designator

1966-040V

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:28:10 GMT

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Inclination

100.30°

Right Ascension

246.03°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

96.02°

Period

104.72 min

Mean Motion

13.75 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

NIMBUS 2 DEB

Alternative Name

Nimbus 2 debris

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 28207U 66040V   26183.64456873  .00002879  00000-0  30345-2 0  9991

2 28207 100.2961 246.0319 0052240  96.0204  57.2696 13.75055881615234

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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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Radar Cross Section

0.0049

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

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Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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