DMSP 5D-2 F14 DEB (62941)

COSPAR: 1997-012M | 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

62941

International Designator

1997-012M

Epoch

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Inclination

99.44°

Right Ascension

270.08°

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Argument of Perigee

17.27°

Period

100.46 min

Mean Motion

14.33 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

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 62941U 97012M   26200.65420956  .00008688  00000+0  31451-2 0  9993

2 62941  99.4355 270.0832 0033765  17.2676 342.9646 14.33378448512876

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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Payload

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Purpose

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Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

LMTEW

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

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Configuration

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Motor

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Equipment

Unknown

Power System

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ADCS

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Transmitter Frequency

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