ARIANE 5 DEB (43382)

COSPAR: 2008-030E | Alt Name: deb ESC-A L540

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 12, 2008

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA3

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 5ECA

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

43382

International Designator

2008-030E

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:57:32 GMT

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Inclination

2.19°

Right Ascension

353.34°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

286.26°

Period

561.99 min

Mean Motion

2.56 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ARIANE 5 DEB

Alternative Name

deb ESC-A L540

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

ESA

Country

European Space Agency

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 43382U 08030E   26185.08163003  .00005431  00000-0  18177-2 0  9993

2 43382   2.1921 353.3384 7053889 286.2596  11.7093  2.56232202113824

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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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

THALR

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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