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NIMBUS 2 DEB (28619)
COSPAR: 1966-040AJ | 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
28619
International Designator
1966-040AJ
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:06:47 GMT
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Inclination
100.31°
Right Ascension
7.82°
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Argument of Perigee
203.18°
Period
103.58 min
Mean Motion
13.90 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28619U 66040AJ 26183.79638760 .00005438 00000-0 44175-2 0 9991
2 28619 100.3090 7.8195 0028636 203.1793 172.3993 13.90227901587010
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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Span
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.0131
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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