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ARIANE 2 DEB (27625)
COSPAR: 1988-098H | Alt Name: deb Ariane V26
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 28, 1988
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27625
International Designator
1988-098H
Epoch
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:08:15 GMT
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Inclination
4.41°
Right Ascension
328.87°
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Argument of Perigee
239.56°
Period
716.86 min
Mean Motion
2.01 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 2 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V26
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
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Latest TLEs
1 27625U 88098H 26084.83906601 -.00000192 00000-0 -68972-2 0 9996
2 27625 4.4091 328.8681 7231124 239.5617 345.8547 2.00874808173218
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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0.1
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