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ARIANE 44LP DEB (33543)
COSPAR: 1988-109S | 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
33543
International Designator
1988-109S
Epoch
Sat, 04 Oct 2025 01:06:38 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
6.64°
Right Ascension
148.80°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
229.63°
Period
634.08 min
Mean Motion
2.27 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 33543U 88109S 25276.04627424 .00000438 00000-0 79037-2 0 9998
2 33543 6.6443 148.8006 7152253 229.6327 352.9779 2.27102269189951
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
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.5555
Visual Magnitude
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Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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