DMSP 5D-2 F6 DEB (40914)

COSPAR: 1982-118G | Alt Name: deb DMSP F-6

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 21, 1982

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC3W

Launch Vehicle

Atlas E

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

40914

International Designator

1982-118G

Epoch

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:01:53 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

98.38°

Right Ascension

320.71°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

145.77°

Period

90.26 min

Mean Motion

15.95 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DMSP 5D-2 F6 DEB

Alternative Name

deb DMSP F-6

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 40914U 82118G   26064.50131404  .06653275  70447-1  21772-1 0  9991

2 40914  98.3814 320.7074 0011862 145.7680 214.4359 15.95339111520884

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

0.0023

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Payload

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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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