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DMSP 5D-2 F13 DEB (40477)
COSPAR: 1995-015BV | Alt Name: deb DMSP F-13
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 1995
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Atlas E
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40477
International Designator
1995-015BV
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:29:16 GMT
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Inclination
98.57°
Right Ascension
229.05°
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Argument of Perigee
182.91°
Period
99.46 min
Mean Motion
14.48 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DMSP 5D-2 F13 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DMSP F-13
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 40477U 95015BV 26183.85366408 .00005721 00000-0 15556-2 0 9991
2 40477 98.5667 229.0471 0020855 182.9124 177.1950 14.47755345589701
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.
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Radar Cross Section
0.0149
Visual Magnitude
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Payload
Unknown
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Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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