ARIANE 3 DEB (22101)

COSPAR: 1988-063G | Alt Name: deb Ariane V24

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 21, 1988

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA1

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 3

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

22101

International Designator

1988-063G

Epoch

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 03:49:39 GMT

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Inclination

7.80°

Right Ascension

309.03°

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Argument of Perigee

120.17°

Period

207.90 min

Mean Motion

6.93 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 3 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ariane V24

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 22101U 88063G   25299.15948447  .00014891  00000-0  64359-2 0  9992

2 22101   7.7994 309.0290 4163087 120.1726 287.4607  6.92627079322363

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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.

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Radar Cross Section

0.3139

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Purpose

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Mission

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Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Configuration

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Motor

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Equipment

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Power System

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ADCS

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Transmitter Frequency

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