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ARIANE 44L DEB (33590)
COSPAR: 1991-003T | 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
33590
International Designator
1991-003T
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:38:33 GMT
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Inclination
7.41°
Right Ascension
101.01°
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Argument of Perigee
338.71°
Period
536.45 min
Mean Motion
2.68 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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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 33590U 91003T 26184.94344769 .00000293 00000-0 32649-2 0 9990
2 33590 7.4118 101.0053 6817101 338.7081 278.4010 2.68430455131090
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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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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