ARIANE 2 DEB (33559)

COSPAR: 1989-006BB | 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

33559

International Designator

1989-006BB

Epoch

Sat, 28 May 2016 15:38:04 GMT

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Inclination

8.08°

Right Ascension

241.62°

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Argument of Perigee

172.27°

Period

642.25 min

Mean Motion

2.24 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 2 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ariane V28

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 33559U 89006BB  16148.65143925  .00000000  00000-0  00000+0 0  9992

2 33559   8.0752 241.6205 7061690 172.2694 210.9540  2.24211245 83385

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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

0.0126

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

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Material Composition

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Technical Details

Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

EADSL

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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