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ARIANE 1 DEB (26681)
COSPAR: 1984-023G | 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
26681
International Designator
1984-023G
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:20:52 GMT
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Inclination
8.83°
Right Ascension
69.10°
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Argument of Perigee
73.79°
Period
553.41 min
Mean Motion
2.60 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 26681U 84023G 26185.22282697 .00000206 00000-0 38635-2 0 9995
2 26681 8.8268 69.1004 6861678 73.7885 7.6368 2.60206047261159
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
0.4651
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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