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ARIANE 1 R/B (15876)
COSPAR: 1985-056B | Alt Name: Ariane H8 V14
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 2, 1985
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15876
International Designator
1985-056B
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:27:14 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
8.93°
Right Ascension
109.47°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
189.94°
Period
401.36 min
Mean Motion
3.59 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 1 R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane H8 V14
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 15876U 85056B 26183.10224997 .00000198 00000-0 81871-3 0 9991
2 15876 8.9268 109.4658 6181875 189.9415 147.3466 3.58776944186232
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
10.3
Diameter
2.6
Span
10.3
Dry Mass
1506
Launch Mass
1506
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
1.0524
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ariane H8 S/N T10
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
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
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