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ARIANE 44LP DEB (25543)
COSPAR: 1988-109K | 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
25543
International Designator
1988-109K
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:15:18 GMT
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Inclination
6.49°
Right Ascension
219.97°
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Argument of Perigee
87.92°
Period
624.10 min
Mean Motion
2.31 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44LP DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V27
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 25543U 88109K 26183.51062560 .00000074 00000-0 56090-3 0 9994
2 25543 6.4865 219.9675 7184925 87.9233 345.2355 2.30730772237030
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
9.2368
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Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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