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ARIANE 5 R/B (39176)
COSPAR: 2013-027B | Alt Name: Ariane 5 L592 EPS
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 5, 2013
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ES/ATV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39176
International Designator
2013-027B
Decay Date
6/6/2013
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 5 R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane 5 L592 EPS
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4
Diameter
3.9
Span
4
Dry Mass
3057
Launch Mass
3057
Shape
Cone + Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
EPS S/N 529
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
EADSB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
EPS+
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Aestus
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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