DMSP 5D-2 F14 DEB (62942)

COSPAR: 1997-012N | 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

62942

International Designator

1997-012N

Epoch

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Inclination

99.32°

Right Ascension

263.79°

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Argument of Perigee

192.70°

Period

101.35 min

Mean Motion

14.21 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 62942U 97012N   26200.70773088  .00031110  00000+0  13101-1 0  9994

2 62942  99.3176 263.7859 0134402 192.6964 167.0814 14.20849361512352

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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Shape

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Material Composition

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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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