ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] (43177)

COSPAR: 2018-012D | Alt Name: Sylda 5A

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 25, 2018

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA3

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 5ECA

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

43177

International Designator

2018-012D

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:53:26 GMT

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Inclination

20.79°

Right Ascension

181.03°

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Argument of Perigee

94.01°

Period

492.15 min

Mean Motion

2.93 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA]

Alternative Name

Sylda 5A

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

AESP

Country

France

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 43177U 18012D   26185.07877491  .00056562  00000-0  95302-2 0  9994

2 43177  20.7925 181.0269 6792616  94.0066 339.7596  2.92593115 66852

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

Length

5.5

Diameter

4.5

Span

5.5

Dry Mass

440

Launch Mass

440

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Sylda 5 No. 77A

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

ADSB

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

SYLDA 5

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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