ARIANE 2 DEB (40786)

COSPAR: 1989-006CF | Alt Name: deb Ariane V28

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 27, 1989

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA1

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

40786

International Designator

1989-006CF

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 07:29:34 GMT

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Inclination

8.55°

Right Ascension

1.92°

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Argument of Perigee

266.17°

Period

636.06 min

Mean Motion

2.26 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 2 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Ariane V28

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 40786U 89006CF  20019.31220245 -.00000138  00000-0  66675-3 0  9995

2 40786   8.5501   1.9239 7144771 266.1716 294.4955  2.26393877132078

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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

0.0794

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

EADSL

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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