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ARIANE 44L DEB (29024)
COSPAR: 1991-003Q | Alt Name: deb Ariane V41
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 15, 1991
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29024
International Designator
1991-003Q
Epoch
Sat, 30 Mar 2024 11:08:38 GMT
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Inclination
6.88°
Right Ascension
208.35°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
135.64°
Period
468.92 min
Mean Motion
3.07 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44L DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V41
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 29024U 91003Q 24089.46433534 .00012731 00000-0 34959-1 0 9990
2 29024 6.8833 208.3455 6581867 135.6360 301.2415 3.07087284204729
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
0
Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.129
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Unknown
Color
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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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