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ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] (27511)
COSPAR: 2002-040D | Alt Name: Sylda SY-08C
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![ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] Satellite Image](/images/sat/deb4.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 28, 2002
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5G
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27511
International Designator
2002-040D
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:50:35 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
5.77°
Right Ascension
75.03°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
204.05°
Period
637.56 min
Mean Motion
2.26 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA]
Alternative Name
Sylda SY-08C
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27511U 02040D 26183.49346965 -.00000082 00000-0 32892-3 0 9996
2 27511 5.7701 75.0347 7170304 204.0544 12.4761 2.25862149196203
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.9
Diameter
4.5
Span
4.9
Dry Mass
440
Launch Mass
440
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
15.8528
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Sylda 5 No. 08C
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ASTD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SYLDA 5
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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