DMSP 5D-2 F11 DEB (28303)

COSPAR: 1991-082Q | 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

28303

International Designator

1991-082Q

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:48:41 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

98.72°

Right Ascension

204.71°

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Argument of Perigee

21.46°

Period

100.96 min

Mean Motion

14.26 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

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 28303U 91082Q   26184.53381639  .00000125  00000-0  70386-4 0  9991

2 28303  98.7188 204.7137 0029392  21.4561 131.7710 14.26255564154715

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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

0.0115

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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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