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ARIANE 1 DEB (48343)
COSPAR: 1981-057G | Alt Name: deb CAT 03
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 19, 1981
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48343
International Designator
1981-057G
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:28:29 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
11.06°
Right Ascension
321.47°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
29.94°
Period
500.51 min
Mean Motion
2.88 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb CAT 03
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ESA
Country
European Space Agency
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 48343U 81057G 26185.51978773 -.00000319 00000+0 -24075-2 0 9996
2 48343 11.0606 321.4676 6664438 29.9434 7.7045 02.87707166130837
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
THALA/CNEST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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