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IRIDIUM 33 DEB (39594)
COSPAR: 1997-051AAG | 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
39594
International Designator
1997-051AAG
Epoch
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 02:29:44 GMT
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Inclination
86.36°
Right Ascension
53.81°
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Argument of Perigee
299.07°
Period
93.94 min
Mean Motion
15.33 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 39594U 97051AAG 25280.10399293 .00311750 00000-0 94066-2 0 9999
2 39594 86.3638 53.8088 0013736 299.0668 60.9206 15.32929382629462
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
0.0134
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Unknown
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Material Composition
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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