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ARIANE 44L R/B (27604)
COSPAR: 2002-057B | Alt Name: Ariane H10-3 V156
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2002
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27604
International Designator
2002-057B
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:44:47 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
7.16°
Right Ascension
240.50°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
73.77°
Period
569.49 min
Mean Motion
2.53 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44L R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane H10-3 V156
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27604U 02057B 26183.53110642 .00001516 00000-0 12646-2 0 9999
2 27604 7.1595 240.5044 7064125 73.7748 348.3402 2.52857324200147
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
19.0894
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ariane H10-3 S/N T4115
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
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