The Day NASA Chose Its First Space Pioneers
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ARIANE 3 R/B (15388)
COSPAR: 1984-114C | Alt Name: Ariane H10 V11
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 10, 1984
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15388
International Designator
1984-114C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:45:15 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
7.21°
Right Ascension
90.85°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
253.74°
Period
521.75 min
Mean Motion
2.76 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 3 R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane H10 V11
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 15388U 84114C 26184.69810161 .00000117 00000-0 51507-3 0 9996
2 15388 7.2121 90.8542 6857604 253.7376 25.7587 2.75996069305574
Source: Celestrak
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
14
Diameter
2.6
Span
14
Dry Mass
1920
Launch Mass
2100
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
22.6529
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ariane H10 S/N T13
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
AELM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Ariane H10
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
HM-7B
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
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