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ARIANE 1 DEB (28557)
COSPAR: 1979-104W | Alt Name: deb Ariane L01
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 24, 1979
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28557
International Designator
1979-104W
Epoch
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:40:24 GMT
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Inclination
19.82°
Right Ascension
34.93°
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Argument of Perigee
172.15°
Period
729.01 min
Mean Motion
1.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane L01
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ESA
Country
European Space Agency
Constellation
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Latest TLEs
1 28557U 79104W 26054.36139245 -.00000066 00000-0 -17269-2 0 9999
2 28557 19.8194 34.9289 7391855 172.1495 357.5462 1.97528548 29410
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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0.1358
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