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ARIANE 2 DEB (23966)
COSPAR: 1988-098F | Alt Name: deb Ariane V26
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 28, 1988
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23966
International Designator
1988-098F
Epoch
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:06:32 GMT
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Inclination
3.41°
Right Ascension
235.35°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
91.51°
Period
156.08 min
Mean Motion
9.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 2 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V26
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 23966U 88098F 26155.79621309 .01330003 -30708-5 74212-2 0 9997
2 23966 3.4097 235.3546 3162603 91.5136 304.3297 9.22600924399952
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
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
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Radar Cross Section
1.9506
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Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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