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IRIDIUM 33 DEB (34145)
COSPAR: 1997-051DY | 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
34145
International Designator
1997-051DY
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:29:43 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
86.21°
Right Ascension
242.15°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
143.47°
Period
99.74 min
Mean Motion
14.44 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 34145U 97051DY 26184.35397303 .00003145 00000-0 90391-3 0 9991
2 34145 86.2090 242.1461 0053622 143.4670 217.0208 14.43718234905604
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
0.0141
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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