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ARIANE 44L+3 DEB[SPELDA] (23867)
COSPAR: 1996-030D | Alt Name: Spelda 30 S/N UV29
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![ARIANE 44L+3 DEB[SPELDA] Satellite Image](/images/sat/deb4.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 16, 1996
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23867
International Designator
1996-030D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:17:41 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
3.92°
Right Ascension
266.70°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
95.03°
Period
452.05 min
Mean Motion
3.19 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44L+3 DEB[SPELDA]
Alternative Name
Spelda 30 S/N UV29
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 23867U 96030D 26185.13728038 .00001151 00000-0 14343-2 0 9993
2 23867 3.9216 266.7002 6540373 95.0341 336.9643 3.18551735299419
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.8
Diameter
4
Span
4
Dry Mass
370
Launch Mass
370
Shape
Cyl + Cone
Radar Cross Section
14.5187
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Spelda 30
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MMSS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Spelda
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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