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ARIANE 44LP+ R/B (23538)
COSPAR: 1995-016C | Alt Name: Ariane H10+ V71
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 28, 1995
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44LP
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23538
International Designator
1995-016C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:42:53 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
6.35°
Right Ascension
170.17°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
33.64°
Period
362.31 min
Mean Motion
3.97 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44LP+ R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane H10+ V71
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 23538U 95016C 26185.11311787 .00004483 00000-0 16632-2 0 9992
2 23538 6.3537 170.1726 6022631 33.6381 353.0142 3.97451556328472
Source: Celestrak
Summary
A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.
Physical Characteristics
Length
14.1
Diameter
2.6
Span
14.1
Dry Mass
2080
Launch Mass
2260
Shape
Step Cyl
Radar Cross Section
28.22
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ariane H10+ S/N T443
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
AELM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Ariane H10+/S
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
HM-7B
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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