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ARIANE 42P+ DEB (34192)
COSPAR: 1992-072Y | 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
34192
International Designator
1992-072Y
Epoch
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 22:32:52 GMT
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Inclination
8.18°
Right Ascension
278.79°
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Argument of Perigee
187.93°
Period
454.00 min
Mean Motion
3.17 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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Latest TLEs
1 34192U 92072Y 25318.93949329 .00000350 00000-0 15068-2 0 9996
2 34192 8.1819 278.7928 6481313 187.9340 152.1855 3.17181315243353
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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0.1986
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Unknown
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