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DMSP 5D-2 F11 DEB (28334)
COSPAR: 1991-082AX | 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
28334
International Designator
1991-082AX
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:25:55 GMT
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Inclination
98.87°
Right Ascension
270.39°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
154.94°
Period
99.06 min
Mean Motion
14.54 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 28334U 91082AX 26185.18466968 .00012443 00000-0 29268-2 0 9993
2 28334 98.8676 270.3853 0050990 154.9409 205.4276 14.53708853146897
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
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Radar Cross Section
0.0079
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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