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ARIANE 44L DEB (28041)
COSPAR: 1991-075L | Alt Name: deb Ariane V47
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 29, 1991
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28041
International Designator
1991-075L
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
7.12°
Right Ascension
297.19°
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Argument of Perigee
169.81°
Period
505.04 min
Mean Motion
2.85 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44L DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V47
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 28041U 91075L 26185.20839061 .00000127 00000-0 40661-2 0 9997
2 28041 7.1177 297.1865 6614131 169.8070 174.6106 2.85124865251881
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
0.9107
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Payload
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Purpose
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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