ARIANE 1 DEB (40776)

COSPAR: 1979-104AD | Alt Name: deb Ariane L01

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 24, 1979

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA1

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 1

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

40776

International Designator

1979-104AD

Epoch

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:27:13 GMT

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Inclination

17.96°

Right Ascension

29.42°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

46.15°

Period

641.00 min

Mean Motion

2.25 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 1 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ariane L01

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

ESA

Country

European Space Agency

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 40776U 79104AD  26181.68557382  .00000722  00000-0  10679-1 0  9992

2 40776  17.9572  29.4156 7173952  46.1490   1.4373  2.24647753   347

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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

0.0631

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Purpose

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Mission

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Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Configuration

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Motor

Unknown

Equipment

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Power System

Unknown

ADCS

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Transmitter Frequency

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