NIMBUS 2 DEB (28621)

COSPAR: 1966-040AM | 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

28621

International Designator

1966-040AM

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:17:16 GMT

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Inclination

100.25°

Right Ascension

63.11°

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Argument of Perigee

168.20°

Period

100.56 min

Mean Motion

14.32 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 28621U 66040AM  26185.09533468  .00012555  00000-0  46776-2 0  9995

2 28621 100.2519  63.1083 0024023 168.1963 191.9783 14.31989060719135

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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Radar Cross Section

0.0089

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Material Composition

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Technical Details

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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