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IRIDIUM 47 DEB (40251)
COSPAR: 1997-082L | Alt Name: deb Iridium 47
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 20, 1997
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7920-10C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40251
International Designator
1997-082L
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:44:29 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
86.33°
Right Ascension
9.24°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
92.83°
Period
100.43 min
Mean Motion
14.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IRIDIUM 47 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Iridium 47
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
IRIDS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 40251U 97082L 26184.94756410 .00009715 00000-0 32019-2 0 9994
2 40251 86.3286 9.2395 0122184 92.8326 268.6861 14.33856365604138
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
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N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0068
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
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Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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