ARIANE 3 R/B (19485)

COSPAR: 1988-081C | Alt Name: Ariane H10 V25

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 8, 1988

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA2

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 3

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

19485

International Designator

1988-081C

Decay Date

8/2/2008

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 3 R/B

Alternative Name

Ariane H10 V25

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

Diameter

2.6

Span

Dry Mass

1920

Launch Mass

2100

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

16.9258

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Ariane H10 S/N T24

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

AELM

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Ariane H10

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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