ARIANE 42P+ DEB (28280)

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

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ARIANE 42P+ DEB Satellite Image
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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

28280

International Designator

1992-072P

Epoch

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:27:28 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

6.38°

Right Ascension

181.56°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

68.02°

Period

495.01 min

Mean Motion

2.91 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 42P+ DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ariane V54

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

AE

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 28280U 92072P   25160.31074310 -.00000059  00000-0  00000+0 0  9997
2 28280   6.3750 181.5630 6519997  68.0240  10.5030  2.90905356245068

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.
Physical Characteristics

Length

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Diameter

0

Span

0

Dry Mass

0

Launch Mass

0

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

0.5012

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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