ARIANE 44L+ DEB [SPELDA] (21942)

COSPAR: 1992-021D | Alt Name: Spelda 10 S/N UV13

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 15, 1992

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA2

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 44L

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

21942

International Designator

1992-021D

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:32:08 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

4.39°

Right Ascension

350.53°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

131.70°

Period

341.50 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 UV13

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 21942U 92021D   26185.14731593  .00054913  00000-0  69860-2 0  9990

2 21942   4.3920 350.5330 5897981 131.7004 296.5009  4.21670100399058

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

16.1086

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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