ARIANE 42P+ DEB (23301)

COSPAR: 1992-072D | Alt Name: deb Ariane V54

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 28, 1992

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA2

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 42P

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

23301

International Designator

1992-072D

Epoch

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:29:52 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

7.38°

Right Ascension

219.00°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

334.79°

Period

385.79 min

Mean Motion

3.73 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 42P+ DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ariane V54

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 23301U 92072D   26020.06240748  .00000257  00000-0  14379-2 0  9990

2 23301   7.3752 218.9951 6036712 334.7933   5.0540  3.73263776 19858

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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

0.2933

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

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Material Composition

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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

Unknown

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