ARIANE 44LP DEB (25538)

COSPAR: 1988-109E | Alt Name: deb Ariane V27

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 11, 1988

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA2

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 44LP

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

25538

International Designator

1988-109E

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:19:27 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

6.53°

Right Ascension

113.09°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

303.05°

Period

642.29 min

Mean Motion

2.24 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 44LP DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ariane V27

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 25538U 88109E   26183.38851691  .00000175  00000-0  17132-2 0  9999

2 25538   6.5269 113.0917 7200442 303.0474  10.2260  2.24199320226468

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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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Radar Cross Section

0.5276

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Technical Details

Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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