INTELSAT 33E DEB (61988)

COSPAR: 2016-053E | Alt Name: deb IS-33e

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INTELSAT 33E DEB Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 24, 2016

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA3

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 5ECA

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

61988

International Designator

2016-053E

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:04:05 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

1.81°

Right Ascension

92.14°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

80.41°

Period

1442.14 min

Mean Motion

1.00 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

INTELSAT 33E DEB

Alternative Name

deb IS-33e

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

INTELU

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 61988U 16053E   26200.00284608 -.00000245  00000+0  00000+0 0  9995
2 61988   1.8100  92.1417 0036768  80.4079 279.6744 00.99851530  6359

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

Length

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Diameter

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Span

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Dry Mass

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Launch Mass

0

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

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Material Composition

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Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

BOES

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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