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ARIANE 44L R/B (21654)
COSPAR: 1991-055B | Alt Name: Ariane H10 V45
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 14, 1991
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21654
International Designator
1991-055B
Decay Date
1/4/2012
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44L R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane H10 V45
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
11.8
Diameter
2.6
Span
11.8
Dry Mass
1820
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
21.521
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ariane H10 S/N T417
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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