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ARIANE 2 DEB (27029)
COSPAR: 1989-006J | Alt Name: deb Ariane V28
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 27, 1989
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27029
International Designator
1989-006J
Epoch
Sun, 05 Jan 2025 03:33:33 GMT
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Inclination
8.98°
Right Ascension
6.51°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
219.48°
Period
629.93 min
Mean Motion
2.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 2 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V28
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 27029U 89006J 25004.14830088 .00000162 00000-0 31320-2 0 9996
2 27029 8.9753 6.5111 7131022 219.4844 57.3217 2.28598478 95749
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
0.1
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Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
EADSL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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