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ARIANE 1 R/B (14130)
COSPAR: 1983-058C | Alt Name: Ariane H8 L6
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 16, 1983
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14130
International Designator
1983-058C
Decay Date
8/19/1995
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 1 R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane H8 L6
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.
Physical Characteristics
Length
10.1
Diameter
2.6
Span
10.1
Dry Mass
1486
Launch Mass
1784
Shape
Cyl + Half Cone
Radar Cross Section
25.9242
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ariane H8 S/N T6
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
AELM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
H8
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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