DMSP 5D-3 F17 DEB (29600)

COSPAR: 2006-050BS | Alt Name: DMSP solar array band

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 4, 2006

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC6

Launch Vehicle

Delta 4M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

29600

International Designator

2006-050BS

Epoch

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Apogee

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Inclination

98.51°

Right Ascension

214.57°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

85.29°

Period

100.28 min

Mean Motion

14.36 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DMSP 5D-3 F17 DEB

Alternative Name

DMSP solar array band

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

AFSMC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 29600U 06050BS  26185.06522934  .00003479  00000-0  12132-2 0  9995

2 29600  98.5149 214.5697 0008477  85.2944 300.9123 14.35922660 17764

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

0.064

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

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Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

ULAD

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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