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INTELSAT 33E DEB (61999)
COSPAR: 2016-053R | 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
61999
International Designator
2016-053R
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:32:58 GMT
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Inclination
1.59°
Right Ascension
76.71°
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Argument of Perigee
36.55°
Period
1450.81 min
Mean Motion
0.99 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 61999U 16053R 26199.68956061 -.00000050 00000+0 00000+0 0 9991
2 61999 1.5872 76.7084 0117947 36.5515 324.0423 00.99255189 6333
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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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BOES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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