ARIANE 42P+ DEB (27685)

COSPAR: 1992-072M | Alt Name: deb Ariane V54

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 28, 1992

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA2

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 42P

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

27685

International Designator

1992-072M

Epoch

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:21:41 GMT

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Inclination

6.63°

Right Ascension

80.65°

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Argument of Perigee

274.64°

Period

420.23 min

Mean Motion

3.43 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 42P+ DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ariane V54

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 27685U 92072M   25263.80673297  .00001538  00000-0  34009-2 0  9993

2 27685   6.6332  80.6484 6331463 274.6398  20.6391  3.42669975296981

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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.

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Radar Cross Section

0.6494

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Payload

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Purpose

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Mission

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Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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