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ARIANE 5 DEB (43383)
COSPAR: 2008-030F | 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
43383
International Designator
2008-030F
Epoch
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:42:11 GMT
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Inclination
2.14°
Right Ascension
90.68°
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Argument of Perigee
95.03°
Period
546.46 min
Mean Motion
2.64 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
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Latest TLEs
1 43383U 08030F 25340.65430022 -.00003140 00000-0 -43534-1 0 9998
2 43383 2.1406 90.6803 6830138 95.0344 339.1700 2.63516387143503
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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Manufacturer
THALR
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