ARIANE 44L+ DEB [SPELDA] (22933)

COSPAR: 1993-078D | Alt Name: Spelda 30 S/N UV23

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 18, 1993

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA2

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 44L

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

22933

International Designator

1993-078D

Decay Date

8/4/2001

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 44L+ DEB [SPELDA]

Alternative Name

Spelda 30 S/N UV23

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

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

2.8

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

370

Launch Mass

370

Shape

Cyl + Cone

Radar Cross Section

17.415

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Mini Spelda

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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