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ERS 1 DEB (35262)
COSPAR: 1991-050R | Alt Name: deb ERS-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 17, 1991
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 40
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
35262
International Designator
1991-050R
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:17:26 GMT
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Inclination
98.44°
Right Ascension
212.28°
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Argument of Perigee
346.32°
Period
97.80 min
Mean Motion
14.72 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ERS 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb ERS-1
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ESA
Country
European Space Agency
Constellation
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 35262U 91050R 26184.55377704 .00004686 00000-0 74593-3 0 9997
2 35262 98.4440 212.2848 0013805 346.3163 165.6710 14.72456587841568
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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0.0156
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