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ARIANE 44LP DEB (26794)
COSPAR: 1991-015L | Alt Name: deb Ariane V42
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 2, 1991
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44LP
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26794
International Designator
1991-015L
Epoch
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:15:31 GMT
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Inclination
7.92°
Right Ascension
25.75°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
218.01°
Period
497.40 min
Mean Motion
2.90 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44LP DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V42
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 26794U 91015L 26152.59411734 .00000097 00000-0 25513-2 0 9998
2 26794 7.9193 25.7471 6615430 218.0130 348.7944 2.89506314127709
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.5379
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Unknown
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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