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ARIANE 44L R/B (24654)
COSPAR: 1996-063C | Alt Name: Ariane H10-3 V92
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 13, 1996
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24654
International Designator
1996-063C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:12:15 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
4.40°
Right Ascension
338.86°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
201.03°
Period
589.24 min
Mean Motion
2.44 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44L R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane H10-3 V92
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 24654U 96063C 26184.96684743 .00000237 00000-0 10353-2 0 9999
2 24654 4.3953 338.8563 7094287 201.0336 101.8409 2.44384320253402
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
21.5628
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ariane H10-3 S/N T463
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
AELM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Ariane H10-3/S
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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