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ARIANE 44LP R/B (20778)
COSPAR: 1990-079C | Alt Name: Ariane H10 V38
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 30, 1990
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44LP
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20778
International Designator
1990-079C
Decay Date
8/28/1993
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44LP R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane H10 V38
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
3.9
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ariane H10 S/N T410
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
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