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ARIANE 1 DEB (25824)
COSPAR: 1984-023F | Alt Name: deb Ariane L8
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 5, 1984
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25824
International Designator
1984-023F
Epoch
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:58:37 GMT
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Inclination
8.30°
Right Ascension
42.54°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
156.38°
Period
560.99 min
Mean Motion
2.57 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane L8
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 25824U 84023F 26056.33238400 -.00000153 00000-0 -24054-2 0 9998
2 25824 8.2971 42.5449 6792781 156.3785 193.5279 2.56688552251868
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
0.3547
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Material Composition
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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