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ARIANE 44L+ DEB (23240)
COSPAR: 1992-021K | 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
23240
International Designator
1992-021K
Epoch
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:20:00 GMT
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Inclination
3.27°
Right Ascension
147.76°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
200.49°
Period
644.43 min
Mean Motion
2.23 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 23240U 92021K 26090.51389738 -.00000163 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 23240 3.2670 147.7587 6977190 200.4861 338.6119 2.23454445262071
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
1.8097
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Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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