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ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] (28887)
COSPAR: 2005-041D | Alt Name: Sylda 5 SY-14E
Image
![ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] Satellite Image](/images/sat/deb4.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 13, 2005
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5GS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28887
International Designator
2005-041D
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:06:41 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
6.81°
Right Ascension
149.51°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
125.33°
Period
632.93 min
Mean Motion
2.28 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA]
Alternative Name
Sylda 5 SY-14E
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28887U 05041D 26184.33797548 .00000083 00000-0 11486-2 0 9993
2 28887 6.8143 149.5135 7177482 125.3332 323.7065 2.27513744171369
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
5.8
Diameter
4.5
Span
5.8
Dry Mass
440
Launch Mass
440
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
15.6284
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Sylda 5 No. 14E
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
EADSB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SYLDA 5
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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