ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] (33058)

COSPAR: 2008-030D | Alt Name: Sylda 5A

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 12, 2008

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA3

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 5ECA

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

33058

International Designator

2008-030D

Decay Date

5/20/2021

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA]

Alternative Name

Sylda 5A

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

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

15.8484

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Sylda 5 No. 29A

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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