IRIDIUM 47 DEB, 40255

Orbit data source: Space-Track

IRIDIUM 47 DEB, 40255 is space debris in LEO originally from a launch on Sat, 20 Dec 1997 UTC launched from the Air Force Western Test Range (AFWTR). Debris objects in space refer to the collection of defunct objects orbiting the Earth. Examples of debris include non-operational satellites, rocket bodies, and fragments generated from explosions, collisions, or faulty payload assembly.

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IRIDIUM 47 DEB details
Identifier
40255, 1997-082Q
Orbit
LEO
Last TLE update3 weeks ago
Origin
Flag of USIridium (US)
ManufacturerUnknown
MissionSpacecraft
Bus & MotorUnknown
MassUnknown
Launch date (UTC)
1997-12-20 (27 years ago)
Launch vehicleUnknown
Launch site
Air Force Western Test Range (AFWTR)
Object type
Payload
Rocket body
Debris
Shape & HBRUnknown
Radar Cross SectionSmall (<0.1 m²)

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TLE from 3 weeks ago
0 IRIDIUM 47 DEB
1 40255U 97082Q   24316.09684695  .00050469  00000-0  20948-1 0  9993
2 40255  86.2794 251.9776 0167821 342.9292  16.6289 14.18863112520955
Epoch: 2024-11-11T02:19Z
Definitive object data (Epoch: 2024-11-11T02:19:27.576Z)
Latitude0.00005°
Longitude166.38569°
Altitude716.479 km
Speed7.557 km/s
True Right ascension16h 47m 54s
True Declination0° 00' 00"
Sunlit
Object was in daylight at TLE epoch
Visualization TLE readout
Latitude63.34395°
Longitude163.64663°
Altitude940.536 km
Speed7.331 km/s
Apparent Right ascension14h 34m 19s
Apparent Declination18° 13' 17"
Sunlit
Object is in daylight
Visualization observer readout
Local Sidereal Time01:14:10
Azimuth338.172° N
Elevation-28.934°
Doppler factor1
Orbital elements
Apogee altitude947.091 km
Perigee altitude705.284 km
Semi-major axis7,204.325 km
Eccentricity0.0167821
Inclination86.2794°
RAAN251.9776°
Arg. of periapsis342.9292°
True anomaly17.1905°
Mean anomaly16.6289°
Eccentric anomaly16.90856°
Mean motion3.54939 °/min
BSTAR0.020948
Orbital period101.43 mins
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IRIDIUM 47 DEB Visibility forecast

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10 mins2024-12-05 05:14:57.919Z11.369° NNE2024-12-05 05:19:57.919Z71.411° E34.216°2024-12-05 05:24:57.919Z149.959° SSE
7 mins2024-12-05 06:58:57.919Z316.144° NNW2024-12-05 07:01:57.919Z274.142° WNW22.566°2024-12-05 07:05:57.919Z228.061° WSW
10 mins2024-12-05 18:17:57.919Z183.959° SSW2024-12-05 18:22:57.919Z336.337° NNW44.34°2024-12-05 18:27:57.919Z1.204° NNE
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