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ARIANE 42P+ DEB (26741)
COSPAR: 1992-072J | Alt Name: deb Ariane V54
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 28, 1992
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 42P
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26741
International Designator
1992-072J
Epoch
Sun, 23 Mar 2025 09:27:26 GMT
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Inclination
7.28°
Right Ascension
196.85°
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Argument of Perigee
17.78°
Period
491.64 min
Mean Motion
2.93 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 42P+ DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V54
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 26741U 92072J 25081.39406087 -.00002844 00000-0 -81433-1 0 9993
2 26741 7.2758 196.8511 6517750 17.7842 4.7919 2.92900115272169
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
0.1552
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Payload
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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