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ARIANE 44L DEB [SPELDA] (20718)
COSPAR: 1990-063D | Alt Name: Spelda 10 S/N UV6
Image
![ARIANE 44L DEB [SPELDA] Satellite Image](/images/sat/deb3.jpg)
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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
20718
International Designator
1990-063D
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:58:40 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
5.02°
Right Ascension
154.91°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
300.76°
Period
365.33 min
Mean Motion
3.94 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44L DEB [SPELDA]
Alternative Name
Spelda 10 S/N UV6
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 20718U 90063D 26184.91574273 .00021436 00000-0 64525-2 0 9995
2 20718 5.0216 154.9086 6052442 300.7556 13.3368 3.94168380422707
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
Length
1.8
Diameter
4
Span
4
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
200
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
18.681
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Spelda 10
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BAES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Spelda
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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