ARIANE 1 R/B (14989)

COSPAR: 1984-049B | Alt Name: Ariane H8 V9

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 23, 1984

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA1

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 1

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

14989

International Designator

1984-049B

Decay Date

3/17/1986

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 1 R/B

Alternative Name

Ariane H8 V9

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

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

9.1

Diameter

2.6

Span

9.1

Dry Mass

1429

Launch Mass

1644

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

60.5988

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Ariane H8 S/N T9

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

AELM

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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