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ARIANE 3 DEB (26807)
COSPAR: 1988-081H | Alt Name: deb Ariane V25
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 8, 1988
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26807
International Designator
1988-081H
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:37:09 GMT
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Inclination
6.39°
Right Ascension
321.72°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
60.69°
Period
662.51 min
Mean Motion
2.17 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V25
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 26807U 88081H 26183.65080307 -.00000068 00000-0 00000-0 0 9992
2 26807 6.3902 321.7192 7034569 60.6865 20.3926 2.17355217212948
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
0
Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.4419
Visual Magnitude
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Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
deb H10
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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