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ARIANE 44L R/B (27402)
COSPAR: 2002-015D | Alt Name: Spelda 30 S/N UV43
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 29, 2002
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27402
International Designator
2002-015D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:43:21 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
3.73°
Right Ascension
22.74°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
133.71°
Period
554.30 min
Mean Motion
2.60 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44L R/B
Alternative Name
Spelda 30 S/N UV43
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27402U 02015D 26185.15511026 .00001584 00000-0 20118-2 0 9998
2 27402 3.7313 22.7396 6993124 133.7097 310.7208 2.59787501217620
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
3.1
Diameter
4
Span
4
Dry Mass
400
Launch Mass
400
Shape
Cyl + Cone
Radar Cross Section
20.8951
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Spelda 40
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ASTT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Spelda
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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Start Azimuth
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