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DMSP 5D-2 F8 DEB (60252)
COSPAR: 1987-053K | Alt Name: deb DMSP F-8
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 20, 1987
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Atlas E
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60252
International Designator
1987-053K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:37:56 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.73°
Right Ascension
30.38°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
40.51°
Period
101.06 min
Mean Motion
14.25 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DMSP 5D-2 F8 DEB
Alternative Name
deb DMSP F-8
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 60252U 87053K 26200.48467712 .00000613 00000+0 28044-3 0 9997
2 60252 98.7256 30.3830 0020393 40.5100 319.7592 14.24962208103736
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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Launch Mass
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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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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