DMSP 5D-2 F13 DEB (40499)

COSPAR: 1995-015CN | 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

40499

International Designator

1995-015CN

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:50:04 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

98.68°

Right Ascension

224.28°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

173.88°

Period

99.95 min

Mean Motion

14.41 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

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 40499U 95015CN  26184.95144393  .00005330  00000-0  16812-2 0  9996

2 40499  98.6838 224.2850 0008945 173.8833 186.2466 14.40695374587626

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

0.0166

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

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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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