DMSP 5D-2 F14 DEB (62937)

COSPAR: 1997-012H | Alt Name: N/A

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 4, 1997

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

62937

International Designator

1997-012H

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:33:49 GMT

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Inclination

99.00°

Right Ascension

268.22°

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Argument of Perigee

200.85°

Period

99.17 min

Mean Motion

14.52 rev/day

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DMSP constellation United States satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

DMSP 5D-2 F14 DEB

Alternative Name

N/A

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

AFSMC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 62937U 97012H   26200.73181822  .00020103  00000+0  49564-2 0  9993

2 62937  98.9998 268.2249 0013803 200.8545 159.2087 14.52113031 82691

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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Material Composition

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Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

LMTEW

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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