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ARIANE 44LP DEB (33542)
COSPAR: 1988-109R | Alt Name: deb Ariane V27
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 11, 1988
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44LP
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
33542
International Designator
1988-109R
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:57:26 GMT
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Inclination
6.64°
Right Ascension
198.90°
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Argument of Perigee
128.72°
Period
641.85 min
Mean Motion
2.24 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44LP DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V27
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 33542U 88109R 26185.16488935 -.00000142 00000-0 -24177-2 0 9991
2 33542 6.6355 198.9014 7115960 128.7193 351.2956 2.24351384171974
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
0.2824
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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