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LDPE-3A DEB (55267)
COSPAR: 2023-008E | Alt Name: LPDE 3A adapter
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 15, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Falcon Heavy
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55267
International Designator
2023-008E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:55:27 GMT
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Inclination
3.23°
Right Ascension
77.74°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
192.41°
Period
1408.72 min
Mean Motion
1.02 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
LDPE-3A DEB
Alternative Name
LPDE 3A adapter
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFRL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 55267U 23008E 26200.16351676 -.00000239 00000+0 00000+0 0 9996
2 55267 3.2340 77.7366 0003434 192.4072 167.4999 01.02220590 8222
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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Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPX
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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