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DMSP 5D-2 F11 (USA 73)

NonoperationalWeatherLEO

Observes the atmosphere and oceans for meteorology and climate monitoring.

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Launch

Launch date
November 28, 1991 at 01:23 PM UTC
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, USA
Launched by
SM-65E Atlas →
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission
DMSP-5D2 F11
Launch record
View full launch →

Orbit

Orbit regime
LEO
Apoapsis
842 km
Periapsis
826 km
Inclination
98.69°
Orbital period
101.59 min

Identity

COSPAR (Int'l)
1991-082A
NORAD catalog №
21798
Object type
Payload
Owner / operator
United StatesUnited States
Radar cross-section
3.5425 m²
Status
Nonoperational

End of mission

Fate
No longer operational — remains in orbit as inactive.
Final status
Nonoperational