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ARIANE 44L+ DEB (22850)
COSPAR: 1992-021E | Alt Name: deb Ariane V50
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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
22850
International Designator
1992-021E
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:37:04 GMT
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Inclination
3.96°
Right Ascension
288.47°
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Argument of Perigee
274.46°
Period
640.41 min
Mean Motion
2.25 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44L+ DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V50
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 22850U 92021E 26185.19241770 .00001261 00000-0 10952+0 0 9990
2 22850 3.9589 288.4722 7024020 274.4580 8.9078 2.24857182272766
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.
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Radar Cross Section
2.0131
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Payload
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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