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ARIANE 3 DEB (27025)
COSPAR: 1986-026J | Alt Name: deb Ariane V17
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 28, 1986
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27025
International Designator
1986-026J
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:03:09 GMT
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Inclination
6.89°
Right Ascension
352.77°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
358.92°
Period
576.58 min
Mean Motion
2.50 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V17
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 27025U 86026J 26184.75219269 -.00000145 00000-0 14353-3 0 9990
2 27025 6.8907 352.7689 7024356 358.9180 0.0279 2.49746923223763
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.443
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Material Composition
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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