ARIANE DEB [SPELDA] (24934)

COSPAR: 1997-049D | Alt Name: Spelda 10 S/N UV28

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 2, 1997

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA2

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 44LP

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

24934

International Designator

1997-049D

Decay Date

4/21/2004

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE DEB [SPELDA]

Alternative Name

Spelda 10 S/N UV28

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

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

1.8

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

200

Launch Mass

200

Shape

Cone

Radar Cross Section

29.27

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Spelda 10

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

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