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ARIANE 2 R/B (19773)
COSPAR: 1989-006B | Alt Name: Ariane H10 V28
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 27, 1989
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19773
International Designator
1989-006B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:38:45 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
8.38°
Right Ascension
43.67°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
137.66°
Period
628.07 min
Mean Motion
2.29 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 2 R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane H10 V28
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 19773U 89006B 26184.69358665 .00000060 00000-0 97794-3 0 9994
2 19773 8.3807 43.6737 7154755 137.6626 307.7501 2.29273803311048
Source: Celestrak
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
11.8
Diameter
2.6
Span
11.8
Dry Mass
1820
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
6.2016
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ariane H10 S/N T26
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
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
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