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ARIANE 3 DEB (26809)
COSPAR: 1988-063J | Alt Name: deb Ariane V24
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 21, 1988
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26809
International Designator
1988-063J
Epoch
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:40:25 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
6.53°
Right Ascension
166.45°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
232.71°
Period
525.48 min
Mean Motion
2.74 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V24
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 26809U 88063J 24284.86141042 .00019765 00000-0 28099-1 0 9993
2 26809 6.5257 166.4492 6869316 232.7093 43.2237 2.74036670245264
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
Length
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Diameter
0
Span
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.4142
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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