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IRIDIUM 33 DEB (35622)
COSPAR: 1997-051QU | 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
35622
International Designator
1997-051QU
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:12:08 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
86.19°
Right Ascension
161.42°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
161.34°
Period
94.16 min
Mean Motion
15.29 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 35622U 97051QU 26185.21676014 .00213100 00000-0 72849-2 0 9998
2 35622 86.1876 161.4206 0009989 161.3428 212.0891 15.29346329904422
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
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Launch Mass
0
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N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0091
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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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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