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ARIANE 5 R/B (39235)
COSPAR: 2013-044C | Alt Name: Ariane 5 L570 ESC-A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 29, 2013
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39235
International Designator
2013-044C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:35:42 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
3.48°
Right Ascension
145.69°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
80.30°
Period
548.15 min
Mean Motion
2.63 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 5 R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane 5 L570 ESC-A
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 39235U 13044C 26185.14979725 .00002022 00000-0 63068-3 0 9992
2 39235 3.4807 145.6925 7006156 80.2973 346.1739 2.62701312114443
Source: Celestrak
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
7
Diameter
5.5
Span
7
Dry Mass
5000
Launch Mass
5000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
27.0239
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ESC-A FM42
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
EADSL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ESC-A
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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