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ARIANE 3 DEB (20674)
COSPAR: 1984-081E | Alt Name: deb Ariane V10
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 4, 1984
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20674
International Designator
1984-081E
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:56:10 GMT
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Inclination
7.49°
Right Ascension
18.70°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
255.95°
Period
598.01 min
Mean Motion
2.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V10
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 20674U 84081E 26184.83067660 -.00000068 00000-0 11787-2 0 9998
2 20674 7.4920 18.7016 6982572 255.9475 30.9868 2.40798140297919
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
2.3649
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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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Transmitter Frequency
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