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ARIANE 42P DEB (44512)
COSPAR: 1992-052K | 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
44512
International Designator
1992-052K
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:22:51 GMT
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Inclination
65.91°
Right Ascension
189.79°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
310.37°
Period
111.86 min
Mean Motion
12.87 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 44512U 92052K 26184.97420151 .00001395 00000-0 49473-2 0 9991
2 44512 65.9116 189.7863 0268634 310.3702 47.4138 12.87308530322543
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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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
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