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ARIANE 42P DEB (44511)
COSPAR: 1992-052J | 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
44511
International Designator
1992-052J
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:25:49 GMT
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Inclination
66.06°
Right Ascension
244.26°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
281.68°
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
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 44511U 92052J 26184.55959904 .00002117 00000-0 87400-2 0 9992
2 44511 66.0638 244.2604 0076266 281.6782 77.5685 12.85681583322337
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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Mission
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Manufacturer
ARIG
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Unknown
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Unknown
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