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ARIANE 5 R/B (46116)
COSPAR: 2020-056E | Alt Name: Ariane 5 L5112 ESC-D
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 15, 2020
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA+
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
46116
International Designator
2020-056E
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:11:56 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
6.02°
Right Ascension
299.92°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
174.73°
Period
600.35 min
Mean Motion
2.40 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 5 R/B
Alternative Name
Ariane 5 L5112 ESC-D
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AESP
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 46116U 20056E 26184.96662945 .00008933 00000-0 20285-2 0 9991
2 46116 6.0154 299.9246 7191464 174.7336 202.6055 2.39861046 50183
Source: Celestrak
Summary
A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.
Physical Characteristics
Length
7
Diameter
5.5
Span
7
Dry Mass
5000
Launch Mass
5000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ESC-D FM76
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ARIG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ESC-A
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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