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ARIANE 44LP DEB (27049)
COSPAR: 1989-062M | 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
27049
International Designator
1989-062M
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:53:13 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
8.14°
Right Ascension
133.67°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
272.95°
Period
479.85 min
Mean Motion
3.00 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
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27049U 89062M 26183.16196723 .00003382 00000-0 26533-2 0 9999
2 27049 8.1365 133.6666 6690351 272.9520 18.3694 3.00093124137065
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.2014
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
H10 deb
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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