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ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] (28947)
COSPAR: 2006-007C | Alt Name: Sylda 5A
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![ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] Satellite Image](/images/sat/deb4.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 11, 2006
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28947
International Designator
2006-007C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:55:44 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
4.73°
Right Ascension
275.04°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
218.44°
Period
139.42 min
Mean Motion
10.33 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA]
Alternative Name
Sylda 5A
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28947U 06007C 26185.03870539 .00751525 -58965-5 38031-2 0 9991
2 28947 4.7321 275.0419 2623859 218.4398 119.6263 10.32842198284726
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
14.8178
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Sylda 5 No. 19A
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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