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ARIANE 44LP DEB (41118)
COSPAR: 1991-015Q | Alt Name: deb Ariane V42
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 2, 1991
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44LP
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41118
International Designator
1991-015Q
Epoch
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:22:59 GMT
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Inclination
3.57°
Right Ascension
189.59°
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Argument of Perigee
6.71°
Period
506.59 min
Mean Motion
2.84 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 44LP DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V42
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 41118U 91015Q 26011.22430512 .00000087 00000-0 11338-2 0 9993
2 41118 3.5736 189.5911 6654507 6.7141 273.4789 2.84252692125869
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.
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Radar Cross Section
0.4861
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Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
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