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ARIANE 1 DEB (17129)
COSPAR: 1986-019Y | Alt Name: Ariane V16 major debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 22, 1986
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
17129
International Designator
1986-019Y
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:33:00 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.30°
Right Ascension
194.56°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
135.22°
Period
100.97 min
Mean Motion
14.26 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 1 DEB
Alternative Name
Ariane V16 major debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 17129U 86019Y 26185.02292468 .00000206 00000-0 10264-3 0 9993
2 17129 98.3047 194.5575 0033457 135.2232 248.5299 14.26105630 9050
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.
Physical Characteristics
Length
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Diameter
0
Span
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Dry Mass
360
Launch Mass
360
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
5.2364
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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