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DMSP 5D-2 F13 DEB (42315)
COSPAR: 1995-015JH | 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
42315
International Designator
1995-015JH
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:32:19 GMT
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Inclination
98.55°
Right Ascension
244.81°
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Argument of Perigee
123.47°
Period
99.07 min
Mean Motion
14.54 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 42315U 95015JH 26184.89745014 .00008697 00000-0 20860-2 0 9992
2 42315 98.5530 244.8103 0024769 123.4686 236.8881 14.53502118570296
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
0.0152
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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