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ARIANE 44L+ DEB (23245)
COSPAR: 1992-021P | 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
23245
International Designator
1992-021P
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:10:28 GMT
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Inclination
4.03°
Right Ascension
33.29°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
63.31°
Period
639.42 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 23245U 92021P 26184.75727146 -.00000115 00000-0 00000-0 0 9998
2 23245 4.0315 33.2859 7027449 63.3068 350.6986 2.25203430116286
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
0.538
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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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