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ARIANE 1 DEB (25768)
COSPAR: 1979-104K | Alt Name: deb Ariane L01
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 24, 1979
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25768
International Designator
1979-104K
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:57:39 GMT
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Inclination
17.64°
Right Ascension
183.49°
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Argument of Perigee
132.86°
Period
298.89 min
Mean Motion
4.82 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane L01
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ESA
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 25768U 79104K 26183.70670759 -.00000562 00000-0 -52263-2 0 9995
2 25768 17.6435 183.4933 5193393 132.8607 10.3095 4.81784975244659
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.1602
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Payload
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
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