IRIDIUM 47 DEB (40254)

COSPAR: 1997-082P | 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

40254

International Designator

1997-082P

Epoch

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:27:10 GMT

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Inclination

85.98°

Right Ascension

210.08°

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Argument of Perigee

103.50°

Period

97.44 min

Mean Motion

14.78 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

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 40254U 97082P   26181.81053603  .00045437  00000-0  60816-2 0  9991

2 40254  85.9780 210.0780 0064840 103.4970 257.3486 14.77761590604493

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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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Radar Cross Section

0.0152

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Payload

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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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