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ARIANE 42P+ DEB (34184)
COSPAR: 1992-072Q | Alt Name: deb Ariane V54
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 28, 1992
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 42P
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
34184
International Designator
1992-072Q
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:12:00 GMT
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Inclination
7.13°
Right Ascension
23.30°
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Argument of Perigee
71.61°
Period
426.71 min
Mean Motion
3.37 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 42P+ DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V54
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 34184U 92072Q 26185.09167659 .00011924 00000-0 18372-2 0 9995
2 34184 7.1337 23.3028 6468911 71.6080 345.4370 3.37464722276186
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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Radar Cross Section
0.3317
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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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