ARIANE 44LP R/B (19218)

COSPAR: 1988-051D | Alt Name: Ariane H10 V22

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 15, 1988

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA2

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 44LP

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

19218

International Designator

1988-051D

Decay Date

11/10/1993

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 44LP R/B

Alternative Name

Ariane H10 V22

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.

Physical Characteristics

Length

14.1

Diameter

2.6

Span

14.1

Dry Mass

2080

Launch Mass

2260

Shape

Step Cyl

Radar Cross Section

28.3

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Ariane H10 S/N T401

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

AELM

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Ariane H10

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

HM-7B

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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