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IRIDIUM 33 DEB (33881)
COSPAR: 1997-051BA | 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
33881
International Designator
1997-051BA
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:32:49 GMT
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Inclination
86.38°
Right Ascension
17.93°
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Argument of Perigee
205.31°
Period
98.49 min
Mean Motion
14.62 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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Latest TLEs
1 33881U 97051BA 26185.02279861 .00016814 00000-0 32676-2 0 9998
2 33881 86.3847 17.9294 0053148 205.3136 308.6812 14.62149231904659
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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0.044
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