Launch Date
November 28, 1991
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Atlas E
NORAD ID
29072
International Designator
1991-082BT
Decay Date
2/3/2023
Name
DMSP 5D-2 F11 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DMSP F-11
Type
Status
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0125
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
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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