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ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] (43273)
COSPAR: 2018-033C | Alt Name: Ariane 5 L5102 ESC-A
Image
![ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA] Satellite Image](/images/sat/deb2.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 5, 2018
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43273
International Designator
2018-033C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:55:56 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
2.70°
Right Ascension
225.67°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
39.08°
Period
306.78 min
Mean Motion
4.69 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 5 DEB [SYLDA]
Alternative Name
Ariane 5 L5102 ESC-A
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AESP
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43273U 18033C 26185.03885179 .00001806 00000-0 19415-2 0 9994
2 43273 2.6954 225.6653 5479466 39.0824 349.9438 4.69384164109930
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
7
Diameter
5.5
Span
7
Dry Mass
5000
Launch Mass
5000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ESC-A FM66
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ARIG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ESC-A
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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