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ORBCOMM FM 5 DEB (51092)
COSPAR: 1997-084W | Alt Name: deb Orbcomm FM5
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 23, 1997
Launch Site
ERAS
Launch Pad
RW04/22
Launch Vehicle
Pegasus XL/HAPS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51092
International Designator
1997-084W
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:12:59 GMT
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Inclination
45.02°
Right Ascension
115.19°
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Argument of Perigee
65.22°
Period
100.35 min
Mean Motion
14.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ORBCOMM FM 5 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Orbcomm FM5
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ORBC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 51092U 97084W 26182.09235660 .00000537 00000-0 23480-3 0 9990
2 51092 45.0192 115.1882 0037190 65.2244 295.2466 14.34907222227042
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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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OSCG
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