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ARIANE 40+ R/B (23561)
COSPAR: 1995-021B | Alt Name: Ariane H10+ V72
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 21, 1995
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 40
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23561
International Designator
1995-021B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:06:18 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
98.44°
Right Ascension
254.79°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
145.74°
Period
100.01 min
Mean Motion
14.40 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 40+ R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane H10+ V72
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 23561U 95021B 26184.96271890 .00000307 00000-0 11176-3 0 9996
2 23561 98.4405 254.7949 0007475 145.7409 27.8118 14.39842818635977
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
12.1
Diameter
2.6
Span
12.1
Dry Mass
1820
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
13.892
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ariane H10+ S/N T444
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
AELM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Ariane H10+
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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Max Elevation
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