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ARIANE 44LP DEB (27047)
COSPAR: 1989-062K | Alt Name: deb Ariane V33
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 8, 1989
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44LP
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27047
International Designator
1989-062K
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:21:03 GMT
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Inclination
8.78°
Right Ascension
197.49°
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Argument of Perigee
130.31°
Period
515.91 min
Mean Motion
2.79 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44LP DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V33
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
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Latest TLEs
1 27047U 89062K 26184.72295725 .00000643 00000-0 27650-2 0 9990
2 27047 8.7801 197.4908 6783006 130.3099 312.0887 2.79118517 13968
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
0.656
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Technical Details
Payload
H10 deb
Purpose
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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