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ARIANE 2 DEB (33534)
COSPAR: 1988-040H | Alt Name: deb Ariane V23
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 17, 1988
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
33534
International Designator
1988-040H
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:19:50 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
7.59°
Right Ascension
301.16°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
194.37°
Period
614.93 min
Mean Motion
2.34 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 2 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V23
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 33534U 88040H 26185.05544002 .00000902 00000-0 38543-2 0 9996
2 33534 7.5869 301.1645 7150437 194.3746 122.8827 2.34171216182666
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
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.4021
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
EADSL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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