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ARIANE 2 DEB (28563)
COSPAR: 1988-098L | 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
28563
International Designator
1988-098L
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:28:55 GMT
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Inclination
3.70°
Right Ascension
87.07°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
358.92°
Period
694.79 min
Mean Motion
2.07 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
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28563U 88098L 26184.85341797 .00000077 00000-0 14594-1 0 9990
2 28563 3.7012 87.0722 7242657 358.9231 326.9813 2.07256707175561
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
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.0126
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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