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ARIANE 1 DEB (26683)
COSPAR: 1985-056H | Alt Name: deb Ariane V14
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 2, 1985
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26683
International Designator
1985-056H
Epoch
Mon, 25 May 2026 00:32:40 GMT
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Inclination
6.24°
Right Ascension
358.97°
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Argument of Perigee
207.43°
Period
646.49 min
Mean Motion
2.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V14
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 26683U 85056H 26145.02269272 -.00001169 00000-0 -48152-1 0 9997
2 26683 6.2366 358.9734 7091181 207.4310 354.7739 2.22741287110389
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
0.4
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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