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ARIANE 44LP DEB (39706)
COSPAR: 1992-060H | Alt Name: deb Ariane V53
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 10, 1992
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44LP
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39706
International Designator
1992-060H
Epoch
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:36:37 GMT
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Inclination
7.39°
Right Ascension
268.15°
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Argument of Perigee
357.83°
Period
666.49 min
Mean Motion
2.16 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44LP DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V53
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 39706U 92060H 26028.23376763 -.00000040 00000-0 00000-0 0 9992
2 39706 7.3941 268.1499 7046575 357.8333 193.2533 2.16056049 16
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0562
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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