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IRIDIUM 33 DEB (33866)
COSPAR: 1997-051AK | Alt Name: deb Iridium 33
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 14, 1997
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/17S40
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
33866
International Designator
1997-051AK
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:56:50 GMT
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Inclination
86.30°
Right Ascension
6.85°
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Argument of Perigee
226.92°
Period
100.95 min
Mean Motion
14.26 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 33 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Iridium 33
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
IRIDS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 33866U 97051AK 26185.24780105 .00004095 00000-0 15875-2 0 9993
2 33866 86.3016 6.8474 0111673 226.9199 307.8308 14.26424671897109
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.
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Radar Cross Section
0.085
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Payload
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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