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DMSP 5D-2 F11 DEB (28300)
COSPAR: 1991-082M | Alt Name: deb DMSP F-11
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 28, 1991
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Atlas E
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28300
International Designator
1991-082M
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:35:15 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.53°
Right Ascension
237.07°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
191.43°
Period
99.81 min
Mean Motion
14.43 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DMSP 5D-2 F11 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DMSP F-11
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28300U 91082M 26184.60781844 .00003653 00000-0 11102-2 0 9996
2 28300 98.5317 237.0712 0007849 191.4260 322.9274 14.42708743154741
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.0212
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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