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ARIANE 42P R/B (20947)
COSPAR: 1990-100C | Alt Name: Ariane H10 V40
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1990
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 42P
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20947
International Designator
1990-100C
Epoch
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:06:51 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
7.09°
Right Ascension
46.82°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
288.10°
Period
95.38 min
Mean Motion
15.10 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 42P R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane H10 V40
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 20947U 90100C 26106.12975816 .24347250 -27292-4 95785-3 0 9997
2 20947 7.0878 46.8166 0603339 288.1039 65.4342 15.09754512384705
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
28.357
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ariane H10 S/N T413
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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