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ARIANE 1 DEB (17203)
COSPAR: 1986-019BF | Alt Name: deb Ariane V16
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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
17203
International Designator
1986-019BF
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:55:41 GMT
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Inclination
98.61°
Right Ascension
207.53°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
98.90°
Period
102.29 min
Mean Motion
14.08 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V16
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 17203U 86019BF 26185.03866981 .00000323 00000-0 19821-3 0 9992
2 17203 98.6105 207.5340 0130553 98.9005 289.8540 14.07825079 28316
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
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Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
2
Launch Mass
2
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.09
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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