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ARIANE 42P R/B (22079)
COSPAR: 1992-052D | Alt Name: Ariane H10 V52
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 1992
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 42P
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22079
International Designator
1992-052D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:32:43 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
66.07°
Right Ascension
270.93°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
293.97°
Period
112.68 min
Mean Motion
12.78 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 42P R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane H10 V52
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 22079U 92052D 26185.18939471 -.00000028 00000-0 14702-3 0 9990
2 22079 66.0665 270.9313 0075724 293.9691 86.0009 12.77969135581568
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
12.1
Diameter
2.6
Span
12.1
Dry Mass
1820
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
16.1133
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ariane H10 S/N T424
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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