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ARIANE 2 R/B (19920)
COSPAR: 1989-027B | Alt Name: Ariane H10 V30
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 2, 1989
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19920
International Designator
1989-027B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:08:50 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
4.03°
Right Ascension
349.17°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
158.16°
Period
279.42 min
Mean Motion
5.15 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 2 R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane H10 V30
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 19920U 89027B 26184.92280925 .00004131 00000-0 16411-2 0 9999
2 19920 4.0275 349.1702 5243621 158.1555 236.7478 5.15361549581213
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
10.1097
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ariane H10 S/N T27
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
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