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ARIANE 3 DEB (17254)
COSPAR: 1986-026F | Alt Name: deb Ariane L6
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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
17254
International Designator
1986-026F
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:48:34 GMT
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Inclination
8.44°
Right Ascension
205.02°
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Argument of Perigee
152.53°
Period
486.70 min
Mean Motion
2.96 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane L6
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 17254U 86026F 26185.15873565 -.00000259 00000-0 -91707-3 0 9998
2 17254 8.4413 205.0217 6642698 152.5338 269.1793 2.95868463344993
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.
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Radar Cross Section
0.696
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
[UNID108] RCS 0.7
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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