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THOR DELTA 1 DEB (33514)
COSPAR: 1971-024E | Alt Name: deb Isis 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 1, 1971
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2E
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta E1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
33514
International Designator
1971-024E
Epoch
Tue, 25 Sep 2018 12:41:06 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
88.19°
Right Ascension
358.98°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
88.19°
Period
111.45 min
Mean Motion
12.92 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Isis 2
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CRC
Country
Canada
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 33514U 71024E 18267.52854242 +.00000857 +00000-0 +31163-2 0 9992
2 33514 088.1878 358.9813 0064682 088.1929 277.8907 12.92038317681223
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0086
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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