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ARIANE 42P DEB (44509)
COSPAR: 1992-052G | Alt Name: deb Ariane V52
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 1992
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 42P
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44509
International Designator
1992-052G
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:44:05 GMT
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Inclination
66.08°
Right Ascension
251.24°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
275.22°
Period
112.00 min
Mean Motion
12.86 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 42P DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane V52
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AESP
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 44509U 92052G 26184.73894782 .00000805 00000-0 34645-2 0 9996
2 44509 66.0819 251.2422 0087007 275.2239 83.8855 12.85672901322087
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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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ARIG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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