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ARIANE 42L R/B (27299)
COSPAR: 2002-002B | Alt Name: Ariane H10-3 V147
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 23, 2002
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 42L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27299
International Designator
2002-002B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:45:55 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
3.91°
Right Ascension
80.20°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
138.19°
Period
647.86 min
Mean Motion
2.22 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 42L R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane H10-3 V147
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27299U 02002B 26184.90688674 .00000003 00000-0 21423-3 0 9990
2 27299 3.9110 80.1951 7242504 138.1943 308.0693 2.22268708197173
Source: Celestrak
Summary
A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.
Physical Characteristics
Length
12.1
Diameter
2.6
Span
12.1
Dry Mass
1820
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
19.415
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ariane H10-3 S/N T4108
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
EADSL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Ariane H10-3
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
HM-7B
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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Max Elevation
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