ARIANE 2 DEB (27040)

COSPAR: 1989-006V | 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

27040

International Designator

1989-006V

Epoch

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:30:15 GMT

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Inclination

7.32°

Right Ascension

161.56°

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Argument of Perigee

284.82°

Period

643.50 min

Mean Motion

2.24 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 2 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ariane V28

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 27040U 89006V   25286.56267605 -.00000018  00000-0 -30124-2 0  9999

2 27040   7.3186 161.5563 7058296 284.8221 330.8462  2.23775567197930

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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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Radar Cross Section

0.2643

Visual Magnitude

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

EADSL

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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