NIMBUS 2 DEB, 28620

Orbit data source: Space-Track

NIMBUS 2 DEB, 28620 is space debris in LEO originally from a launch on Sun, 15 May 1966 UTC launched from the Air Force Western Test Range (AFWTR). Debris objects in space refer to the collection of defunct objects orbiting the Earth. Examples of debris include non-operational satellites, rocket bodies, and fragments generated from explosions, collisions, or faulty payload assembly.

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NIMBUS 2 DEB details
Identifier
28620, 1966-040AK
Orbit
LEO
Last TLE update1 day ago
Origin
Flag of USGSFC (US)
ManufacturerUnknown
MissionSpacecraft
Bus & MotorUnknown
MassUnknown
Launch date (UTC)
1966-05-15 (59 years ago)
Launch vehicleUnknown
Launch site
Air Force Western Test Range (AFWTR)
Object type
Payload
Rocket body
Debris
Shape & HBRUnknown
Radar Cross SectionSmall (<0.1 m²)

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TLE from 1 day ago
0 NIMBUS 2 DEB
1 28620U 66040AK  24347.14197340  .00004787  00000-0  76286-2 0  9990
2 28620 100.4177 220.9472 0050296 284.7906 228.1596 13.49246323977197
Epoch: 2024-12-12T03:24Z
Definitive object data (Epoch: 2024-12-12T03:24:26.501Z)
Latitude27.02552°
Longitude-86.13621°
Altitude1,103.308 km
Speed7.291 km/s
True Right ascension03h 05m 12s
True Declination26° 53' 35"
Sunlit
Object was in full shadow at TLE epoch
Visualization TLE readout
Latitude56.07616°
Longitude74.25573°
Altitude1,111.164 km
Speed7.289 km/s
Apparent Right ascension21h 59m 17s
Apparent Declination61° 55' 10"
Sunlit
Object is in daylight
Visualization observer readout
Local Sidereal Time13:02:10
Azimuth20.791° NNE
Elevation18.305°
Doppler factor1
Orbital elements
Apogee altitude1,109.846 km
Perigee altitude1,034.9 km
Semi-major axis7,450.51 km
Eccentricity0.0050296
Inclination100.4177°
RAAN220.9472°
Arg. of periapsis284.7906°
True anomaly227.73201°
Mean anomaly228.1596°
Eccentric anomaly227.94563°
Mean motion3.37493 °/min
BSTAR0.0076286
Orbital period106.67 mins
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NIMBUS 2 DEB Visibility forecast

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11 mins2024-12-13 16:07:34.001Z183.064° SSW2024-12-13 16:12:34.001Z244.471° WSW39.463°2024-12-13 16:18:34.001Z333.346° NNW
7 mins2024-12-14 03:21:34.001Z62.76° ENE2024-12-14 03:24:34.001Z94.596° ESE18.159°2024-12-14 03:28:34.001Z133.446° SE
12 mins2024-12-14 05:04:34.001Z9.829° NNE2024-12-14 05:09:34.001Z317.942° NNW43.009°2024-12-14 05:16:34.001Z206.989° SW
4 mins2024-12-14 06:52:34.001Z320.593° NNW2024-12-14 06:53:34.001Z311.268° NW12.717°2024-12-14 06:56:34.001Z283.952° WNW
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