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ARIANE 3 DEB (20229)
COSPAR: 1989-053C | Alt Name: deb Ariane
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 12, 1989
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20229
International Designator
1989-053C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:47:23 GMT
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Inclination
6.37°
Right Ascension
82.09°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
76.27°
Period
619.39 min
Mean Motion
2.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane
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 20229U 89053C 26184.99124039 .00000188 00000-0 10227-2 0 9999
2 20229 6.3699 82.0875 7164972 76.2734 348.1742 2.32485020299448
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
8.7598
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Olympus solar array cable
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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