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ERS-2 DEB (31137)
COSPAR: 1995-021D | Alt Name: deb ERS-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 21, 1995
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 40
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
31137
International Designator
1995-021D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:07:12 GMT
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Inclination
98.64°
Right Ascension
201.89°
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Argument of Perigee
37.04°
Period
99.09 min
Mean Motion
14.53 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ERS-2 DEB
Alternative Name
deb ERS-2
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ESA
Country
European Space Agency
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 31137U 95021D 26185.00500934 .00002599 00000-0 63795-3 0 9993
2 31137 98.6392 201.8904 0004392 37.0443 352.7301 14.53243662174747
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.
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Radar Cross Section
0.0119
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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