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ARIANE 5 R/B (29275)
COSPAR: 2006-033D | Alt Name: Sylda 5A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 11, 2006
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29275
International Designator
2006-033D
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:22:01 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
6.14°
Right Ascension
81.31°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
175.15°
Period
538.03 min
Mean Motion
2.68 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 5 R/B
Alternative Name
Sylda 5A
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 29275U 06033D 26184.84863314 .00005490 00000-0 11792-2 0 9995
2 29275 6.1382 81.3122 6975649 175.1471 199.1592 2.67644230177854
Source: Celestrak
Summary
A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.8
Diameter
4.5
Span
5.8
Dry Mass
440
Launch Mass
440
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
41.1852
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Sylda 5 No. 21A
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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