ARIANE 44L+ DEB (23239)

COSPAR: 1992-021J | 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

23239

International Designator

1992-021J

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:41 GMT

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Inclination

3.54°

Right Ascension

83.42°

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Argument of Perigee

320.07°

Period

643.40 min

Mean Motion

2.24 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 44L+ DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ariane V50

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 23239U 92021J   26185.00047807 -.00000047  00000-0  00000-0 0  9993

2 23239   3.5438  83.4155 6990953 320.0672 247.6580  2.23812042269396

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.3526

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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