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THOR DELTA 1 DEB (33517)
COSPAR: 1971-024H | 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
33517
International Designator
1971-024H
Epoch
Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:58:41 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
88.21°
Right Ascension
225.29°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
185.95°
Period
112.38 min
Mean Motion
12.81 rev/day
Latitude
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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 33517U 71024H 15042.79075555 +.00000795 +00000-0 +33782-2 0 9994
2 33517 088.2078 225.2865 0020132 185.9470 172.8642 12.81379670496346
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
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0128
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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