ARIANE 1 DEB (40780)

COSPAR: 1979-104AH | 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

40780

International Designator

1979-104AH

Epoch

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:49:53 GMT

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Inclination

19.20°

Right Ascension

257.06°

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Argument of Perigee

78.00°

Period

368.95 min

Mean Motion

3.90 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 40780U 79104AH  26178.53464614 -.00000053  00000-0 -16587-3 0  9997

2 40780  19.1960 257.0643 5911783  77.9977 339.1423  3.90300775331213

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0252

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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