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ARIANE 44L DEB (24722)
COSPAR: 1991-003E | Alt Name: deb Ariane V41
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 15, 1991
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24722
International Designator
1991-003E
Epoch
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:53:40 GMT
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Inclination
7.17°
Right Ascension
311.06°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
281.54°
Period
465.51 min
Mean Motion
3.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44L DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V41
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 24722U 91003E 25106.99560617 .00001440 00000-0 62769-2 0 9998
2 24722 7.1662 311.0575 6540061 281.5406 16.2222 3.09336397125366
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.
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Radar Cross Section
0.1623
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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