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ARIANE 2 DEB (33556)
COSPAR: 1989-006AY | Alt Name: deb Ariane V28
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 27, 1989
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
33556
International Designator
1989-006AY
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:58:53 GMT
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Inclination
9.14°
Right Ascension
127.35°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
306.39°
Period
621.27 min
Mean Motion
2.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 2 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V28
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 33556U 89006AY 26183.08256630 .00000127 00000-0 13795-2 0 9992
2 33556 9.1408 127.3512 7133769 306.3857 7.2168 2.31782351102767
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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Radar Cross Section
0.4379
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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
EADSL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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