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ARIANE 3 DEB (20127)
COSPAR: 1988-063E | Alt Name: deb Ariane V24
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 21, 1988
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20127
International Designator
1988-063E
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:28:20 GMT
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Inclination
7.43°
Right Ascension
245.09°
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Argument of Perigee
53.82°
Period
612.29 min
Mean Motion
2.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V24
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 20127U 88063E 26184.64468015 .00000233 00000-0 73301-3 0 9997
2 20127 7.4344 245.0934 7161762 53.8189 352.8951 2.35181566319291
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
10.7167
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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