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ARIANE 5 R/B (40334)
COSPAR: 2014-078C | Alt Name: Ariane 5 L575 ESC-A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 6, 2014
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40334
International Designator
2014-078C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:09:13 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
6.50°
Right Ascension
344.03°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
216.55°
Period
488.63 min
Mean Motion
2.95 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 5 R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane 5 L575 ESC-A
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 40334U 14078C 26185.21473963 .00003009 00000-0 64552-3 0 9998
2 40334 6.4969 344.0268 6772560 216.5544 69.1602 2.94700671107746
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
7.1402
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ESC-A FM47
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ADSLV
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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