ARIANE 2 DEB (27593)

COSPAR: 1988-040C | Alt Name: deb Ariane V23

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 17, 1988

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA1

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

27593

International Designator

1988-040C

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:09:43 GMT

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Inclination

7.89°

Right Ascension

343.31°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

109.53°

Period

627.00 min

Mean Motion

2.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 2 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ariane V23

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 27593U 88040C   26184.46509109  .00000252  00000-0  16674-2 0  9996

2 27593   7.8894 343.3076 7183295 109.5312 336.1002  2.29665559200147

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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

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Radar Cross Section

13.2109

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

EADSL

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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