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ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] (28914)
COSPAR: 2005-049D | Alt Name: Sylda 5
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![ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] Satellite Image](/images/sat/deb3.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 21, 2005
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5GS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28914
International Designator
2005-049D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:50:52 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
4.73°
Right Ascension
333.98°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
301.57°
Period
643.69 min
Mean Motion
2.24 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA]
Alternative Name
Sylda 5
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28914U 05049D 26185.24366412 -.00000125 00000-0 -17623-3 0 9994
2 28914 4.7298 333.9818 7168129 301.5691 260.9654 2.23709888167687
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
5.2
Diameter
4.5
Span
5.2
Dry Mass
440
Launch Mass
440
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
20.9195
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Sylda 5 No. 15E
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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