DMSP 5D-3 F18 DEB (35953)

COSPAR: 2009-057C | Alt Name: DMSP F-18 solar array band

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 18, 2009

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC3E

Launch Vehicle

Atlas V 401

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

35953

International Designator

2009-057C

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:35:13 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

98.65°

Right Ascension

174.97°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

71.05°

Period

100.78 min

Mean Motion

14.29 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DMSP 5D-3 F18 DEB

Alternative Name

DMSP F-18 solar array band

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

AFSMC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 35953U 09057C   26184.77445984  .00001848  00000-0  75045-3 0  9990

2 35953  98.6514 174.9698 0006061  71.0537  53.6616 14.28811299864886

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

0.057

Visual Magnitude

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

LMEW

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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