ARIANE 3 DEB (33539)

COSPAR: 1988-081P | Alt Name: deb Ariane V25

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 8, 1988

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA2

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 3

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

33539

International Designator

1988-081P

Epoch

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:53:39 GMT

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Inclination

7.89°

Right Ascension

42.02°

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Argument of Perigee

226.45°

Period

655.06 min

Mean Motion

2.20 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 3 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ariane V25

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 33539U 88081P   24085.87059367 -.00000264  00000-0 -12668-1 0  9990

2 33539   7.8928  42.0153 7109372 226.4502  46.9462  2.19827325 26811

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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

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Radar Cross Section

0.0501

Visual Magnitude

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Technical Details

Payload

deb H10

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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