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ARIANE 3 DEB (18571)
COSPAR: 1987-078F | Alt Name: deb Ariane V19
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 16, 1987
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
18571
International Designator
1987-078F
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:34:17 GMT
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Inclination
6.71°
Right Ascension
122.82°
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Argument of Perigee
46.61°
Period
317.32 min
Mean Motion
4.54 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V19
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 18571U 87078F 26185.19048338 .00000523 00000-0 85467-3 0 9993
2 18571 6.7114 122.8201 5556650 46.6130 347.9047 4.53803710430171
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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11.0927
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