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ARIANE 44L R/B (20316)
COSPAR: 1989-087B | Alt Name: Ariane H10 V34
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 27, 1989
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20316
International Designator
1989-087B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:25:36 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
7.20°
Right Ascension
160.50°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
18.08°
Period
241.84 min
Mean Motion
5.95 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44L R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane H10 V34
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 20316U 89087B 26185.18445552 .00357986 10308-7 13208-2 0 9993
2 20316 7.2043 160.4993 4918270 18.0802 354.5376 5.95425576385605
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
23.5334
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ariane H10 S/N T406
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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