NIMBUS 2 DEB, 42441

Orbit data source: Space-Track

NIMBUS 2 DEB, 42441 is space debris in SSO 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
42441, 1966-040BU
Orbit
SSO
Last TLE update17 hours 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 17 hours ago
0 NIMBUS 2 DEB
1 42441U 66040BU  24361.43964128  .00005523  00000-0  98723-2 0  9990
2 42441 100.4390 179.0805 0024850  75.0681 285.3196 13.42179786391476
Epoch: 2024-12-26T10:33Z
Definitive object data (Epoch: 2024-12-26T10:33:05.006Z)
Latitude0.00003°
Longitude-74.60938°
Altitude1,099.051 km
Speed7.305 km/s
True Right ascension11h 56m 19s
True Declination0° 00' 00"
Sunlit
Object was in daylight at TLE epoch
Visualization TLE readout
Latitude50.41626°
Longitude118.9191°
Altitude1,098.398 km
Speed7.313 km/s
Apparent Right ascension19h 33m 41s
Apparent Declination35° 44' 13"
Sunlit
Object is in daylight
Visualization observer readout
Local Sidereal Time02:41:14
Azimuth307.652° NW
Elevation11.182°
Doppler factor1
Orbital elements
Apogee altitude1,117.101 km
Perigee altitude1,079.942 km
Semi-major axis7,476.658 km
Eccentricity0.002485
Inclination100.439°
RAAN179.0805°
Arg. of periapsis75.0681°
True anomaly285.04473°
Mean anomaly285.3196°
Eccentric anomaly285.18219°
Mean motion3.35724 °/min
BSTAR0.0098723
Orbital period107.23 mins
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NIMBUS 2 DEB Visibility forecast

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4 mins2024-12-27 10:02:16.907Z65.53° ENE2024-12-27 10:03:16.907Z55.893° ENE13.001°2024-12-27 10:06:16.907Z28.026° NE
11 mins2024-12-27 11:43:16.907Z153.332° SSE2024-12-27 11:48:16.907Z57.994° ENE43.979°2024-12-27 11:54:16.907Z348.152° N
7 mins2024-12-27 13:31:16.907Z236.65° WSW2024-12-27 13:34:16.907Z266.905° W16.637°2024-12-27 13:38:16.907Z305.712° NW
11 mins2024-12-28 00:44:16.907Z26.914° NE2024-12-28 00:49:16.907Z121.299° SE41.524°2024-12-28 00:55:16.907Z184.001° SSW
8 mins2024-12-28 02:30:16.907Z341.583° N2024-12-28 02:34:16.907Z296.955° NW21.792°2024-12-28 02:38:16.907Z255.7° W
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