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ARIANE 3 DEB (17253)
COSPAR: 1986-026E | Alt Name: deb Ariane V14
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 28, 1986
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
17253
International Designator
1986-026E
Epoch
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 14:38:43 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
6.65°
Right Ascension
320.54°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
253.90°
Period
445.39 min
Mean Motion
3.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V14
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 17253U 86026E 22337.61022025 .00008714 00000-0 99069-2 0 9990
2 17253 6.6504 320.5407 6503543 253.9020 29.7620 3.23309930310292
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
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Span
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.8415
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
[UNID107] RCS 1.5
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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