ARIANE 44L DEB [SPELDA] (21818)

COSPAR: 1991-084D | Alt Name: Spelda 10 S/N UV12

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 16, 1991

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA2

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 44L

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

21818

International Designator

1991-084D

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:13:12 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

3.74°

Right Ascension

304.18°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

323.76°

Period

340.95 min

Mean Motion

4.22 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 44L DEB [SPELDA]

Alternative Name

Spelda 10 S/N UV12

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 21818U 91084D   26184.80083512  .00025131  00000-0  50959-2 0  9992

2 21818   3.7382 304.1780 5877291 323.7584   8.0577  4.22351507365492

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

Span

Dry Mass

200

Launch Mass

200

Shape

Cone

Radar Cross Section

17.2802

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

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