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ARIANE 1 DEB (48346)
COSPAR: 1983-105C | Alt Name: deb Ariane L7
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 19, 1983
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48346
International Designator
1983-105C
Epoch
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:29:16 GMT
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Inclination
8.24°
Right Ascension
197.19°
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Argument of Perigee
142.75°
Period
361.97 min
Mean Motion
3.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ARIANE 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ariane L7
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AE
Country
France
Constellation
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Latest TLEs
1 48346U 83105C 25084.31200152 .00001106 00000-0 41815-2 0 9994
2 48346 8.2419 197.1948 5888147 142.7479 214.1896 3.97818702164350
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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