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ARIANE 44LP DEB (33547)
COSPAR: 1988-109W | 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
33547
International Designator
1988-109W
Epoch
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:48:02 GMT
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Inclination
6.41°
Right Ascension
213.89°
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Argument of Perigee
101.56°
Period
599.73 min
Mean Motion
2.40 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 33547U 88109W 26175.07502793 -.00000251 00000-0 -27606-2 0 9995
2 33547 6.4133 213.8911 7023925 101.5564 338.4518 2.40108959224554
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.3729
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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