ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] (32255)

COSPAR: 2007-044D | Alt Name: Sylda 5

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 5, 2007

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA3

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 5GS

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

32255

International Designator

2007-044D

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:11:59 GMT

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Inclination

4.48°

Right Ascension

48.61°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

344.50°

Period

634.81 min

Mean Motion

2.27 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA]

Alternative Name

Sylda 5

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 32255U 07044D   26185.13332458 -.00000132  00000-0 -11133-2 0  9992

2 32255   4.4832  48.6118 7155145 344.5050 273.3586  2.26839895154889

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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

17.9339

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Sylda 5 No. 25E

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

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