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INTELSAT 33E DEB (61994)
COSPAR: 2016-053L | Alt Name: deb IS-33e
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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
61994
International Designator
2016-053L
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:05:21 GMT
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Inclination
1.67°
Right Ascension
84.82°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
213.57°
Period
1432.58 min
Mean Motion
1.01 rev/day
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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
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 61994U 16053L 26199.75372549 -.00000014 00000+0 00000+0 0 9997
2 61994 1.6652 84.8231 0024594 213.5696 145.9843 01.00517744 6417
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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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
BOES
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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