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ARIANE 2 DEB (27594)
COSPAR: 1988-040D | 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
27594
International Designator
1988-040D
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:37:20 GMT
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Inclination
7.68°
Right Ascension
284.34°
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Argument of Perigee
223.79°
Period
607.81 min
Mean Motion
2.37 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 2 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V23
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27594U 88040D 26184.90093245 .00001258 00000-0 55360-2 0 9997
2 27594 7.6751 284.3366 7124486 223.7885 50.5573 2.36915338202058
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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Radar Cross Section
1.4173
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Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
EADSL
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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