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ARIANE 42P+ DEB (34196)
COSPAR: 1992-072AC | 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
34196
International Designator
1992-072AC
Epoch
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 02:50:30 GMT
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Inclination
7.29°
Right Ascension
190.92°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
59.83°
Period
495.48 min
Mean Motion
2.91 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 34196U 92072AC 24051.11841330 .00000018 00000-0 38460-3 0 9999
2 34196 7.2921 190.9161 6466075 59.8322 348.5387 2.90624810183862
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0794
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Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Configuration
Unknown
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Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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