DMSP 5D-2 F13 DEB (42261)

COSPAR: 1995-015GB | 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

42261

International Designator

1995-015GB

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:06:07 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

98.31°

Right Ascension

219.16°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

300.73°

Period

100.03 min

Mean Motion

14.40 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 42261U 95015GB  26184.33759000  .00000732  00000-0  23887-3 0  9996

2 42261  98.3107 219.1640 0083211 300.7312  58.5700 14.39602294568362

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

0.0169

Visual Magnitude

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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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