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DMSP 5D-2 F13 DEB (40676)
COSPAR: 1995-015FQ | 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
40676
International Designator
1995-015FQ
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:18:29 GMT
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Inclination
98.68°
Right Ascension
225.19°
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Argument of Perigee
345.97°
Period
99.91 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 40676U 95015FQ 26184.84617957 .00005448 00000-0 16989-2 0 9997
2 40676 98.6793 225.1937 0002897 345.9712 14.1395 14.41261902578804
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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N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0139
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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