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ARIANE 1 DEB (40781)
COSPAR: 1979-104AJ | 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
40781
International Designator
1979-104AJ
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:26:32 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
19.12°
Right Ascension
6.54°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
139.95°
Period
454.62 min
Mean Motion
3.17 rev/day
Latitude
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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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 40781U 79104AJ 26185.14342784 .00000998 00000-0 39342-2 0 9995
2 40781 19.1234 6.5395 6491161 139.9457 292.8801 3.16749560 23978
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.199
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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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