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ARIANE 44LP+ R/B (22913)
COSPAR: 1993-073C | Alt Name: Ariane H10+ V61
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1993
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44LP
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22913
International Designator
1993-073C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:32:57 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
6.73°
Right Ascension
259.88°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
117.86°
Period
110.81 min
Mean Motion
13.00 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44LP+ R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane H10+ V61
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 22913U 93073C 26185.06455578 .00254836 -10719-4 16050-2 0 9996
2 22913 6.7310 259.8800 1366143 117.8627 256.6483 12.99551630715844
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
14.1
Diameter
2.6
Span
14.1
Dry Mass
2080
Launch Mass
2260
Shape
Step Cyl
Radar Cross Section
29.7336
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ariane H10+ S/N T433
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
AELM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Ariane H10+/S
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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