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ARIANE 44L R/B (20717)
COSPAR: 1990-063C | Alt Name: Ariane H10 V37
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 24, 1990
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20717
International Designator
1990-063C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:04:23 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
3.77°
Right Ascension
113.22°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
47.96°
Period
607.75 min
Mean Motion
2.37 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44L R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane H10 V37
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 20717U 90063C 26184.91971305 .00000315 00000-0 12356-2 0 9999
2 20717 3.7736 113.2242 7135284 47.9649 353.5568 2.36941160296935
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
14
Diameter
2.6
Span
14
Dry Mass
1920
Launch Mass
2100
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
31.1798
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ariane H10 S/N T409
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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Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
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