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ARIANE 44L DEB (33589)
COSPAR: 1991-003S | Alt Name: deb Ariane V41
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 15, 1991
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
33589
International Designator
1991-003S
Epoch
Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:49:22 GMT
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Inclination
7.51°
Right Ascension
0.32°
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Argument of Perigee
232.49°
Period
546.31 min
Mean Motion
2.64 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44L DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V41
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 33589U 91003S 19156.28428763 -.00000001 00000-0 39291-2 0 9991
2 33589 7.5114 0.3168 6752729 232.4889 45.0370 2.63585777124556
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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0.0794
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